How Well Do You Know Washington, DC?
Think you know DC? Test your knowledge on the history, monuments, culture, and local facts of the United States' capital.
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- Which monument in Washington, DC honors the first President of the United States?Washington Monument · Jefferson Memorial · Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial · Lincoln Memorial
- Which neighborhood in Washington, DC is known for its historic row houses and vibrant nightlife?Dupont Circle · Georgetown · Foggy Bottom · Capitol Hill
- What style of music originated in Washington, DC in the late 1970s?Go-go · Blues · Jazz · Hip-Hop
- Who was the prominent early jazz musician that started his career in Washington, DC?Miles Davis · Duke Ellington · Louis Armstrong · John Coltrane
- Which major cultural institution in Washington, DC opened in 2016 and focuses on African American history?Smithsonian American Art Museum · National Museum of American History · National Gallery of Art · National Museum of African American History and Culture
- What event sparked the construction of the Washington Monument?Opening of Capitol Building · Centenary of Washington's Birth · Declaration of Independence · End of Civil War
- What is the name of the public park that separated Washington from the old port city of Georgetown?Kenilworth Park · Rock Creek Park · Anacostia Park · Meridian Hill Park
- Which famous street in Washington, DC is known for its historic and political significance and runs past the White House?Wisconsin Avenue · Constitution Avenue · Independence Avenue · Pennsylvania Avenue
- What traditional food is Washington, DC known for contributing to the culinary scene?Cheesesteak · Half-smoke · Clam chowder · Deep-dish pizza
- Which agency occupies multiple significant buildings in Washington, DC?Department of Defense · Smithsonian Institution · IMF · World Bank
- Which historic building in Washington, DC was completed in 1888 with public access?Washington Monument · Capitol Building · Lincoln Memorial · White House
- What is the name of the major river that divides Washington, DC from Virginia?Chesapeake Bay · Delaware River · Anacostia River · Potomac River