History
How many states were there when the US was founded?
13
The 13 original states were the first 13 British colonies.
Where is the official residence and workplace of the president of the United States?
The White House
Name one particular similarity or difference between the cityscape of Washington and New York, the two capitals of the US.
New York has many skyscrapers. There are strict height limitation in Washington.
When was the Washington Post founded?
1877
Name at least one of the "founding fathers" and explain the term.
George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, John Adams, Benjamin Franklin, Alexander Hamilton, John Jay and James Madison
What federal institution houses the Capitol?
Congress (The Senate and the House of Representatives)
What is the name of the headquarters building of the United States Department of Defense?
Pentagon
How many percent of people employed in D.C. were employed by federal government as of July 2022?
25%
Who was the first president to live in the White House?
John Adams
What federal building is also referred to as "The Marble Palace"?
The Supreme Court Building
Where is Pentagon located?
Arlington County, Virginia, across the Potomac River
What is a half smoke?
A hot dog
A half-smoke is a type of hot dog found in Washington, D.C., and the surrounding region. It is larger, spicier, and with more coarsely-ground meat than a regular hot dog.
At whose gravesite in Arlington National Cemetery is the Eternal Flame?
John F. Kennedy
What is the name of the landscape park near the downtown area of Washington D.C. surrounded by the Capitol, the Washington Monument, etc.?
The National Mall
What is the real name of Washington National Cathedral?
Cathedral Church of Saint Peter and Saint Paul in the City and Diocese of Washington.
What is special about Arlington National Cemetery?