Landmarks
What is the name of the large grassy area in Washington DC where people can gather?
The Mall
Washington DC was named in honor of George Washington and who else?
Christopher Columbus
Why are there 50 flags at the base of the Washington Monument?
they represent the 50 states
Name another city that was once the capital.
Philadelphia, Trenton, Annapolis, New York City
What is the title given to the President's wife?
The First Lady
What is the tallest building in Washington DC?
The Washington Monument
Who is the only president to never live in the White House?
George Washington
Name at least 1 of the rooms in the White House.
State Dining Room, the East Room, Red Room, Blue Room, Green Room
What is the name given to the office of another country that is located in Washington DC?
embassy
What does the US Treasury do?
print bills and mint coins (make money)
Who works in the Capitol Building?
Congress
(House of Representatives and Senate)
Who is the current President of the US?
Joe Biden
Who was killed in Ford's Theater?
President Abraham Lincoln
Where can you find out about American experiences from colonial times to the present ?
National Museum of American History
What happens in the Supreme COURT building?
legal (court) cases are presented and decided on
Who lives in the White House?
The President and his family
Who gave the "I have a dream" speech?
Martin Luther King Jr.
What country gave the gift of the cherry trees?
Japan
How is the world's largest museum, education, and research complex called?
Smithsonian Institution
What are the 2 largest industries (where people work) in Washington DC?
government and tourism
What is written on the walls of the Vietnam Memorial?
the names of the soldiers who died in the war
What president abolished slavery?
Abraham Lincoln
What shape is the Washington Monument?
obelisk
What is the Smithsonian’s first and oldest building?
The Castle
Why was Washington D.C. selected as the US capital?
Its is located in the center of the 13 original colonies.