Washington DC
White House
Buildings and Monuments
RANDOM
100
What does "D.C." stand for in Washington, D.C.?
District of Columbia
100
Who was the first President to live in the White House?
John Adams
100
Where does the President and their family live?
The White House
100
Who saved the portrait of George Washington from the burning of the White House?
Dolley Madison
200
What two people is Washington, D.C. named after?
George Washington and Christopher Columbus
200
What did people call "The White House" before it was given its name? Name at least 2
Bonus +10 if you can name all 3!
President's Palace, President's Mansion, President's House
200
What is the name of the monument that honors the first President of the United States?
The Washington Monument
200
What is the flower of Washington D.C.?
"American Beauty" Rose
300
What two states gave up part of their land to make up Washington D.C.?
Virginia and Maryland
300
What are the four colored rooms in the White House called?
Red room, Blue room, Green room, and Yellow room
300
How tall is the Washington Monument?
555 feet tall
300
What is the bird of Washington, D.C.?
Wood Thrush
400
Name the person who saved the plans for Washington, D.C. when the first planner was dismissed and took the plans.
Benjamin Banneker
400
What year did the British burn down the White House?
1814
400
What is the name of the building where Congress meets?
The Capitol Building
400
How many stars are on the D.C. flag?
3
500
Who was the first designer of Washington, D.C.?
Pierre Charles L'Enfant
500
Who designed the White House?
James Hoban
500
What is the name of the body of water between the Washington Monument and the Lincoln Memorial?
The Reflecting Pool
500
Who painted the life sized portrait of George Washington?
Gilbert Stuart