How to visit Washington
  • 1. What is the capital of the United States?
A) Washington, D.C.
B) Chicago
C) Los Angeles
D) New York City
  • 2. Which branch of government meets at the Capitol Building?
A) Judicial
B) Military
C) Legislative
D) Executive
  • 3. The White House is the official residence of which person?
A) The President
B) The Vice President
C) The Chief Justice
D) The Speaker of the House
  • 4. What river runs through Washington, D.C.?
A) Mississippi River
B) Hudson River
C) Potomac River
D) Colorado River
  • 5. In what area of D.C. are the most important museums located?
A) Capitol Hill
B) Dupont Circle
C) The National Mall
D) Georgetown
  • 6. Which memorial honors Abraham Lincoln?
A) Washington Monument
B) Jefferson Memorial
C) World War II Memorial
D) Lincoln Memorial
  • 7. Which memorial honors Thomas Jefferson?
A) Jefferson Memorial
B) Lincoln Memorial
C) Washington Monument
D) Vietnam Veterans Memorial
  • 8. What is the Washington Monument made of?
A) Marble, granite, and gneiss
B) Brick
C) Steel
D) Wood
  • 9. Which Arlington Cemetery landmark contains the remains of unknown soldiers?
A) Tomb of the Unknown Soldier
B) Kennedy Grave Sites
C) Arlington House
D) Memorial Amphitheater
  • 10. The National Air and Space Museum is part of what organization?
A) Smithsonian Institution
B) Library of Congress
C) National Archives
D) National Geographic Society
  • 11. What is a common way to get around D.C. besides driving?
A) Walking only
B) Horseback
C) Personal Helicopter
D) Metro
  • 12. When is cherry blossom season in Washington, D.C.?
A) Autumn
B) Spring
C) Summer
D) Winter
  • 13. What neighborhood is known for its historic architecture and upscale shops?
A) Georgetown
B) Capitol Hill
C) Adams Morgan
D) Navy Yard
  • 14. Which famous document is housed in the National Archives?
A) Declaration of Independence
B) The Constitution
C) Bill of Rights
D) Emancipation Proclamation
  • 15. What is the currency used in Washington, D.C.?
A) British Pound
B) US Dollar
C) Euro
D) Canadian Dollar
  • 16. What is the name of the professional baseball team in Washington, D.C.?
A) Wizards
B) Redskins
C) Capitals
D) Nationals
  • 17. The Library of Congress is the largest of what in the world?
A) Libraries
B) Government Buildings
C) Museums
D) Art Galleries
  • 18. What is the name of the historic theater where Abraham Lincoln was assassinated?
A) The Kennedy Center
B) Ford's Theatre
C) Shakespeare Theatre Company
D) Warner Theatre
  • 19. What is the name of the headquarters for the United States Department of Defense?
A) Langley
B) The Capitol
C) The Pentagon
D) The White House
  • 20. What is the name of the main street that runs through the National Mall?
A) Pennsylvania Avenue
B) K Street
C) Constitution Avenue
D) Independence Avenue
  • 21. Which President is memorialized by the Tidal Basin?
A) Thomas Jefferson
B) Franklin D. Roosevelt
C) George Washington
D) Abraham Lincoln
  • 22. What is the name of the neighborhood known for Ethiopian restaurants?
A) Little Ethiopia
B) Adams Morgan
C) Chinatown
D) Georgetown
  • 23. The Supreme Court Building is home to what?
A) The CIA
B) The FBI
C) The Supreme Court of the United States
D) The Department of Justice
  • 24. What is the name of the annual festival celebrating the cherry blossoms?
A) White House Easter Egg Roll
B) Smithsonian Folklife Festival
C) National Independence Day Parade
D) National Cherry Blossom Festival
  • 25. What is the main airport serving the Washington, D.C. area?
A) Washington Dulles International Airport
B) Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport
C) LaGuardia Airport
D) O'Hare International Airport
  • 26. What is the name of the historic neighborhood in D.C. known for its vibrant nightlife?
A) Capitol Hill
B) Dupont Circle
C) Adams Morgan
D) Georgetown
  • 27. Which museum features a vast collection of art from around the world?
A) National Air and Space Museum
B) United States Holocaust Memorial Museum
C) National Museum of Natural History
D) National Gallery of Art
  • 28. What is the name of the annual celebration of cultural heritage on the National Mall?
A) White House Easter Egg Roll
B) Smithsonian Folklife Festival
C) National Independence Day Parade
D) National Cherry Blossom Festival
  • 29. What is the name of the historic market located in the Capitol Hill neighborhood?
A) Fish Market
B) Union Market
C) Eastern Market
D) Penn Quarter Market
  • 30. Which bridge connects Washington D.C. to Arlington, Virginia?
A) Theodore Roosevelt Bridge
B) Woodrow Wilson Bridge
C) Arlington Memorial Bridge
D) Key Bridge
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