Multiple choice general knowledge

The Old name of New York City was ?

  1. New Dam

  2. New Yorkshire

  3. New Amsterdam

  4. New Amper
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C Correct answer
Explanation

New York City was originally named New Amsterdam by Dutch settlers in 1624. The British captured it in 1664 and renamed it New York in honor of the Duke of York (later King James II). New Yorkshire, New Dam, and New Amper are fictional distractors.

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