D.C. Landmarks & Geography
On what street is the White House?
Pennsylvania Avenue
What sci-fi character is depicted in stone at the National Cathedral?
Darth Vader
Founded in 1607, this Virginia settlement became the first permanent English settlement in North America.
What is Jamestown?
What is Virginia' state bird
Northern Cardinal
What is the official flower of Washington D.C.?
The American Beauty Rose
Who was the first president to live in Washington D.C.?
John Adams
What famous tomb is located in Arlington, VA
The tomb of the unknown solider
How many US Presidents were born in Virginia?
"8" Fun fact Virginia’s nickname “Mother of Presidents”
What is Virginia's state beverage
Milk
What is the highest point (land) in Washington D.C.?
Fort Reno (409 ft)
Which cabinet department's headquarters is the only one not located within D.C.?
The Department of Defense (The Pentagon, in Arlington, VA)
Before becoming the Washington Wizards, what was this NBA team's name? In what year did they make the change?
Bullets 1997
Known as the “Father of the Constitution,” this Virginian also helped write the Bill of Rights.
Who is James Madison?
What is Virginia's state fossil?
A Shell
What memorial is a large circular structure with no roof?
The World War II Memorial
Who designed the layout for the city of Washington D.C.?
Pierre Charles L’Enfant
What British band performed their first live, stateside concert at the Washington Coliseum?
The Beatles (1964)
What lip balm was created by Dr. Charles Browne Fleet in Virginia and later sold, formula and all, for only $5?
ChapStick :)
What is Virginia's state flower?
Flowering Dogwood!
How many exterior columns does the Lincoln Memorial have? What does this represent?
36 The number of states at the time of Lincoln's death
How many museums does the Smithsonian include?
21 museums plus the National Zoo
How many Super Bowls have the Washington Redskins won?
3 Super Bowls — 1982, 1987, 1991
Virginia is called the “Mother of States” because all or part of eight states came from territory once claimed by Virginia. Name 6 of the state names.
Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Michigan, Minnesota, Ohio, West Virginia, and Wisconsin
What is Virginia's state nickname?
Old Dominon/The mother of presidents!