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