Multiple choice general knowledge

The earlier name of New York city was

  1. Vasingtonium

  2. Sanctus Johannes

  3. New Amsterdam

  4. Philadelphia
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C Correct answer
Explanation

New York City was originally called New Amsterdam when it was a Dutch colony established in 1624. The name was changed to New York in 1664 when the English captured the city and renamed it in honor of the Duke of York. This name change reflects the colonial power struggle between the Dutch and English for control of the North American Atlantic coast.

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