- 1. What is the capital of the United States?
A) Los Angeles
B) Chicago
C) Washington, D.C.
D) New York City
- 2. Which river runs along the western border of Washington, D.C.?
A) Colorado River
B) Potomac River
C) Hudson River
D) Mississippi River
- 3. The White House, the official residence of the President, is located in which part of Washington, D.C.?
A) Northeast
B) Southwest
C) Northwest
D) Southeast
- 4. What famous monument in Washington, D.C. honors the 16th President of the United States?
A) George Washington Statue
B) Washington Monument
C) Lincoln Memorial
D) Jefferson Memorial
- 5. Which branch of the U.S. government is located in the Capitol building in Washington, D.C.?
A) Executive
B) Judicial
C) Presidential
D) Legislative
- 6. What is the name of the large public park located in the center of Washington, D.C.?
A) National Mall
B) Golden Gate Park
C) Central Park
D) High Line Park
- 7. Which of the following sports teams is based in Washington, D.C.?
A) New York Yankees
B) Los Angeles Lakers
C) Washington Wizards
D) Chicago Bears
- 8. Which famous civil rights leader delivered his 'I Have a Dream' speech at the Lincoln Memorial in Washington, D.C.?
A) Martin Luther King Jr.
B) Harriet Tubman
C) Rosa Parks
D) Malcolm X
- 9. Which war memorial in Washington, D.C. is famous for its wall inscribed with the names of over 58,000 soldiers who died during the conflict?
A) Korean War Veterans Memorial
B) World War II Memorial
C) Vietnam Veterans Memorial
D) Iwo Jima Memorial
- 10. What is the tallest building in Washington, D.C.?
A) Washington Monument
B) Lincoln Memorial
C) The Pentagon
D) United States Capitol
- 11. What is the name of the popular cherry blossom festival that takes place annually in Washington, D.C.?
A) Petal Parade
B) BlossomFest DC
C) National Cherry Blossom Festival
D) Spring Blossom Celebration
- 12. What do the initials 'D.C.' stand for in Washington, D.C.?
A) District of Columbia
B) Digital Communication
C) Direct Current
D) Downtown Center
- 13. What is the name of the residence of the Vice President of the United States in Washington, D.C.?
A) Washington Residence
B) Number One Observatory Circle
C) Capitol Hill House
D) Vice President's Mansion
- 14. What is the name of the famous street that is home to many government buildings in Washington, D.C.?
A) Wall Street
B) Sunset Boulevard
C) Pennsylvania Avenue
D) Broadway
- 15. Which U.S. President's memorials and burial place are located in Arlington National Cemetery in Washington, D.C.?
A) John F. Kennedy
B) George Washington
C) Abraham Lincoln
D) Thomas Jefferson
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