The following questions are from the “Microsoft Rewards Bing Homepage Quiz” (Show what you know) for February 22, 2025. Let us know in the comments if you find any incorrect answers.
Question 1: Today’s image features Gateway Arch in …
- St. Louis
- Kansas City
- Springfield
Correct Answer: St. Louis
Fact: Gateway Arch stands at 630 feet on the west bank of the Mississipi in St. Louis, Missouri. Designed in the shape of a weighted curve, it is the world’s tallest arch and the tallest human-made monument in the Western Hemisphere. Finnish American architect Eero Saarinen dreamed up the design back in 1947, and by October 28, 1965, his vision had been brought to life.
Question 2: What material is the outer surface of Gateway Arch made from?
- Stainless steel
- Vibranium
- Brushed aluminum
Correct Answer: Stainless steel
Fact: For the lucky world travelers who’ve seen Gateway Arch in person, this might have been an easy one. For the rest of us, perhaps it’s oddly comforting that the world’s tallest arch has a shell made from the same material used to make the average kitchen spoon.
Question 3: Which event is commemorated at Gateway Arch National Park?
- Alaska Purchase
- Louisiana Purchase
- Trail of Tears
Correct Answer: Louisiana Purchase
Fact: The Louisiana Purchase was a landmark transaction in 1803 in which the US acquired the Louisiana territory from the French First Republic. Gateway Arch National Park also honors other pivotal moments in US history. These include the westward expansion of explorers and pioneers, the establishment of the first civil government west of the Mississippi River, and the profound national debate over slavery highlighted by the Dred Scott case.