Washington D.C. is one of the most famous cities in the world, for the excellent reason that it is the center of US political and federal power. This is where we find the White House, Congress and many other institutes that make the USA what it is. How much do you know of this proud and historic city?
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Who designed the layout of Washington D.C.?
Pierre "Peter" Charles L'Enfant was an American-French military engineer who in 1791 designed the basic plan for Washington, D.C.
Benjamin Banneker
Pierre L'Enfant
Thomas Jefferson
George Washington
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Which memorial in Washington D.C., dedicated to veterans, is located near the National Mall and is known for its reflective, black granite surface?
Civil War Veterans Memorial
Vietnam Veterans Memorial
Korean War Veterans Memorial
World War II Memorial
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Which foreign embassy was the first to be established in Washington D.C.?
German
Spanish
British
French
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What is the oldest building in Washington D.C.?
It was erected in 1766
The White House
The Capitol Building
The Octagon House
The Old Stone House
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Which historic event took place at Ford's Theatre in Washington D.C.?
During a play called "Our American Cousin"
The signing of the Emancipation Proclamation
The inauguration of George Washington
The assassination of Abraham Lincoln
The first performance of the Star-Spangled Banner
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What does the acronym "D.C." stand for in Washington D.C.?
District of Congress
Democratic Capital
District of Columbia
Dominion of the Capitol
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What is the significance of the three stars on the Washington D.C. flag?
The neighboring states of Maryland and Virginia
The original colonies
The three branches of government
George Washington's military rank
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What river runs along the southern border of Washington D.C.?
Shenandoah River
Anacostia River
Patuxent River
Potomac River
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In what year did Washington D.C. become the capital of the United States?
1811
1790
1776
1824
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Washington D.C. is unique among American cities because it:
Is not part of any state
Is entirely powered by renewable energy
Has a population smaller than any state
Has no skyscrapers
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True or False: Despite popular knowledge, the City of Washington D.C. was NOT named after George Washington, the first US President
It was indeed named after him
True
False
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Washington D.C. is divided into ______ wards or local authorities
Three
Five
Eight
Twelve
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