How Well Do You Know Washington, DC?
Idyllic via DISCORD
Created 7/23/2024

Think you know DC? Test your knowledge on the history, monuments, culture, and local facts of the United States' capital.
1. Which monument in Washington, DC honors the first President of the United States?
Washington Monument
Jefferson Memorial
Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial
Lincoln Memorial
2. Which neighborhood in Washington, DC is known for its historic row houses and vibrant nightlife?
Dupont Circle
Georgetown
Foggy Bottom
Capitol Hill
3. What style of music originated in Washington, DC in the late 1970s?
4. Who was the prominent early jazz musician that started his career in Washington, DC?
Miles Davis
Duke Ellington
Louis Armstrong
John Coltrane
5. 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
6. 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
7. 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
8. 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
9. What traditional food is Washington, DC known for contributing to the culinary scene?
Cheesesteak
Half-smoke
Clam chowder
Deep-dish pizza
10. Which agency occupies multiple significant buildings in Washington, DC?
Department of Defense
Smithsonian Institution
IMF
World Bank
11. Which historic building in Washington, DC was completed in 1888 with public access?
Washington Monument
Capitol Building
Lincoln Memorial
White House
12. What is the name of the major river that divides Washington, DC from Virginia?
Chesapeake Bay
Delaware River
Anacostia River
Potomac River