Question

multiple choice questions: choose the correct answer from the choices for each question.

1. what city hosted the world columbian exposition in 1893?

○ a) new york
○ b) boston
○ c) chicago
○ d) philadelphia

1. why was the fair called the \white city\?

○ a) it was held in winter
○ b) the buildings were painted white and brightly lit
○ c) all visitors wore white clothes
○ d) it snowed during the fair

1. what invention made its debut at the world columbian exposition?

○ a) roller coaster
○ b) ferris wheel
○ c) airplane
○ d) automobile

1. the world columbian exposition marked how many years since columbus arrived in the americas?

○ a) 100
○ b) 200
○ c) 300
○ d) 400

1. which of the following was not a feature of the world columbian exposition?

○ a) electric lights
○ b) the eiffel tower
○ c) international exhibits
○ d) architectural displays

Explanation:

1. The World Columbian Exposition was held in Chicago in 1893.
2. The fair was called the "White City" because the buildings were painted white and brightly lit.
3. The Ferris wheel made its debut at the World Columbian Exposition.
4. The exposition marked 400 years since Columbus arrived in the Americas (1893 - 1493 = 400).
5. The Eiffel Tower was in Paris (built for the 1889 Exposition Universelle), not at the World Columbian Exposition.

Answer:

1. c) Chicago
2. b) The buildings were painted white and brightly lit
3. b) Ferris wheel
4. d) 400
5. b) The Eiffel Tower