Multiple choice general knowledge

The earlier name of New York City

  1. New Ohio

  2. New Jersey

  3. New Amsterdam

  4. New Hampshire
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C Correct answer
Explanation

New York City was originally named New Amsterdam by Dutch colonizers in 1624. The city was renamed New York in 1664 when the English captured it and named it after the Duke of York.

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