USA HISTORY

SETTLING NORTH AMERICA 1497 1732

THE PURITANS

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Philadelphia’s nickname is
A
Chi-Town
B
MIA
C
the “City of Brotherly Love.”
D
None of the above
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Why is Philadelphia called the City of Brotherly Love? “Philadelphia” is a combination of two Greek words: love (phileo) and brother (adelphos). The city was named by its founder, William Penn, who envisioned a city of religious tolerance where no one would be persecuted.

Detailed explanation-2: -Philadelphia-The City of Brotherly Love | Penn Abroad.

Detailed explanation-3: -PHILADELPHIA (CBS)–Philadelphia is known around the world as the City of Brotherly Love. But that iconic nickname is changed. For the rest of 2020, Philadelphia will be known as the City of Sisterly Love. Philly is known for a lot of things–its cheesesteaks, its Rocky statue and its history.

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