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Washington D.C.--The Nation's Capital Quiz

Welcome to America's capital city!

A multiple-choice quiz by Morrigan716. Estimated time: 5 mins.

Author
Morrigan716

Time
5 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
96,847

Updated
Apr 12 23

# Qns
15

Difficulty
Tough

Avg Score
8 / 15

Plays
4032

Last 3 plays: Guest 47 (7/15), Guest 207 (5/15), Guest 24 (3/15).

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Question 1 of 15

1. In what year did Washington become the nation's capital? Hint

1790

1789

1788

1803

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Question 2 of 15

2. What does D.C. stand for?

Answer: (Three Words)

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Question 3 of 15

3. True or False: Washington D.C.'s motto is "Equal Rights".

True

False

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Question 4 of 15

4. What is Washington DC's official bird? Hint

Common Grackle

Wood Thrush

Pigeon

American Goldfinch

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Question 5 of 15

5. What is the official tree? Hint

Yellow-Poplar

Scarlet Oak

Sycamore

Pecan

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Question 6 of 15

6. What is Washington's flower? Hint

Morning Glory

Pale Larkspur

American Beauty Rose

Red Prickly Poppy

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Question 7 of 15

7. True or False: There are no skyscrapers in Washington DC.

True

False

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Question 8 of 15

8. True or False: The Washington Monument is taller than any buildings in Washington D.C.

True

False

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Question 9 of 15

9. Washington's geographic center is at Fifth and L Streets?

True

False

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Question 10 of 15

10. Washington's highest point is Tenleytown at the Reno Reservoir?

True

False

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Question 11 of 15

11. Washington D.C. was named for President George Washington?

True

False

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Question 12 of 15

12. Who was the architect that designed the White House? Hint

William Thornton

James Hoban

Thomas Jefferson

Pierre L'Enfant

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Question 13 of 15

13. The Old Stone House is the oldest house still standing in Washington?

True

False

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Question 14 of 15

14. In what year did the Smithsonian celebrate its 150th birthday? Hint

1967

1969

1996

1976

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Question 15 of 15

15. On what street is the White House?

Answer: (Two Words)

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. In what year did Washington become the nation's capital?

Answer: 1790

Washington D.C. is one of the few large cities in the world that was designed before it was built.

2. What does D.C. stand for?

Answer: District of Columbia

Washington is the only city in the nation that is not part of any state. The capital lies within a segment of land that is administered by a city council and called the District of Columbia.

3. True or False: Washington D.C.'s motto is "Equal Rights".

Answer: False

The motto is "Justia Omnibus" or "Justitia Omimbus", translated as "justice to all" or "justice for all". "Equal Rights" is the state motto of Wyoming.

4. What is Washington DC's official bird?

Answer: Wood Thrush

Thoreau wrote of the wood thrush, "Whenever a man hears it, he is young, and nature is in her Spring; Whenever he hears it, it is a new world and a free country, and the gates of heaven are not shut against him."

5. What is the official tree?

Answer: Scarlet Oak

The scarlet oak is a very pretty tree that grows throughout the eastern United States.

6. What is Washington's flower?

Answer: American Beauty Rose

The American beauty rose is a favorite of Washington gardeners, and is given a prized place in many District gardens.

7. True or False: There are no skyscrapers in Washington DC.

Answer: True

It is believed by many that this is due to a law stating that no building can be taller than the Capitol. I actuality, it is due to the fire department putting limits on building heights in 1894 because their equipment didn't reach high enough to keep the tall buildings safe.

The Height of Buildings Act was passed in 1989, stating that the city skyline could not dominated by skyscrapers.

8. True or False: The Washington Monument is taller than any buildings in Washington D.C.

Answer: True

The Washington Monument is an obelisk, weighing in at 81,120 tons. At 555 feet and 5 1/8 inches tall, it is taller than the Capitol Building. The cornerstone for it was laid in 1848, and it was officially opened to the public in 1888.

9. Washington's geographic center is at Fifth and L Streets?

Answer: False

It is actually near Fourth and L Streets, NW.

10. Washington's highest point is Tenleytown at the Reno Reservoir?

Answer: True

Tenleytown is 410 feet above sea level.

11. Washington D.C. was named for President George Washington?

Answer: True

Washington was founded in a wooded and marshy area between Maryland and Virginia.

12. Who was the architect that designed the White House?

Answer: James Hoban

Hoban modeled the White House after the large manor houses that were popular in Britain and Ireland.

13. The Old Stone House is the oldest house still standing in Washington?

Answer: True

The Old Stone House was built by a cabinetmaker named Christopher Layman in 1764. The White House is the oldest public building and no longer considered a house.

14. In what year did the Smithsonian celebrate its 150th birthday?

Answer: 1996

The Smithsonian includes 16 museums and galleries in Washington.

15. On what street is the White House?

Answer: Pennsylvania Avenue

Pennsylvania Avenue has always been Washington's main street.

Source: Author Morrigan716

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