22 Wall Street Trivia Questions: History, Finance, and Iconic Landmarks

In the 17th century, the Dutch built a protective wall that gave Wall Street its name. Near which waterway did this wall primarily run?

Which colonial power controlled New Amsterdam before it was ceded to the English in 1664?

In what year was the Buttonwood Agreement, the foundational document of the New York Stock Exchange, signed?

On which street did the original traders gather to sign the Buttonwood Agreement?

In what year did the New York Stock Exchange open its current headquarters building located at 11 Wall Street?

Which U.S. President took his oath of office on the balcony at Federal Hall in 1789?

Before the capital moved to Philadelphia, what was the first capital building of the United States under the Constitution located on Wall Street?

Who is the sculptor credited with creating the famous Charging Bull statue?

In what year was the Charging Bull statue first installed on Wall Street?

What was the artist’s original intent for installing the Charging Bull statue?

What architectural style is displayed by the Federal Hall National Memorial?

Which event on Wall Street is widely considered the beginning of the Great Depression?

Which historic banking institution is famously located at 23 Wall Street?

Whose grave is located in Trinity Churchyard, right at the intersection of Wall Street and Broadway?

Which animal statue was installed opposite the Charging Bull in 2017 to signify a ‘fearless’ market?

In what year was the Dow Jones Industrial Average first published?

How many stocks are currently included in the Dow Jones Industrial Average?

What violent event outside the JP Morgan building in 1920 left shrapnel scars that can still be seen on the marble walls today?

Which major financial institution, located at 33 Liberty Street, holds one of the world’s largest gold reserves?

What technology revolutionized the speed of market information on Wall Street in the late 19th century?

The Charging Bull sculpture in New York City is primarily made from which material?

Which direction does the Charging Bull statue on Wall Street face?