Multiple choice general knowledge

The earlier name of New York city was

  1. Yawkshire

  2. Peking

  3. New Amsterdam

  4. Republica
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C Correct answer
Explanation

New York City was originally named New Amsterdam by the Dutch settlers who established the colony in 1624. The British captured the city in 1664 and renamed it New York in honor of the Duke of York.

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