Washington DC
In what year did Washington become the nation's capital?
1790
This 17.6 mile long road over water links the eastern shore (DelMarva peninsula) to the cities of Norfolk and Virginia Beach.
Chesapeake Bay Bridge-Tunnel
The state of North Carolina is home to the highest mountain east of the Rockies. What is the name of this mountain which also shares its name with a state park?
Mt. Mitchell
What carnivorous plant, first formally discovered in 1759, is only native to the wetlands of North and South Carolina?
Venus Flytrap
In which country did the Olympics originate?
Greece
Which river forms one of the borders of Washington, DC?
Potomac River
What is Virginia's state bird?
Cardinal
How many campuses are there named "University of North Carolina" ?
7
What is South Carolina's state gemstone?
Amethyst
How many countries boycotted the 1980 Moscow Olympics?
66
What does D.C. stand for?
District of Columbia
Jamestown, the first of the original 13 Colonies was founded for the purpose of what?
Silk Cultivation
Who is North Carolina named for?
King Charles I
Which South Carolina county has been home to 10 governors?
Edgefield
What colors are the Olympic rings? (5 rings)
Blue, yellow, black, green and red
What is Washington DC's official bird?
Wood Thrush
Virginia is also called the 'Mother of ___'.
Presidents
Wilmington is home to which World War II battleship?
U.S.S. North Carolina
What is the name of the language created by South Carolina's sea island slaves?
Gullah
When were the Olympic gold medals last made entirely of gold?
1912
This Cabinet Department's headquarters is the only one not located within DC.
Department of Defense
What is the state dog?
American Foxhound
What is the capital of North Carolina?
Raleigh
Who saved the South Carolina flag at Charles Towne during the Revolutionary War?
Sergeant William Jasper
Which country has hosted the most Olympic Games?
United States