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Cool facts that Sasha thought of that aren't actually about D.C. but I think it's fun to mix it up sometimes.
100

What states border DC?

Maryland and Virginia

100

In what year did the "March on Washington" take place?

1963

100

Who is the Mayor of Washington DC?

Muriel Bowser

100

What collection of Museums located in DC are the most visited in the world?

 Smithsonian

100

How many electoral votes does a candidate need to win the presidency?

270

200

What river runs through Washington DC?

Potomac

200

What Law gave the District its own mayor and council?

District of Columbia Home Rule Act


200

What is the name of DC's non-voting representative in congress?

Eleanor Holmes Norton

200

What do DC's license plates say?

Taxation Without Representation

200

Name a capital that starts with the letter S

idk how to write this one down over here how's everyone doing
300

Name both of DC's major airports

  • Washington Dulles
  • Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
300

In what year did congress pass the District of Columbia Emancipation Act?

1862

300

What longtime serving mayor of DC was nicknamed "mayor for life"?

Marion Barry

300

What street was historically referred to as "Black Broadway"?

U street

300

What Canadian City is south of Detroit?

Windsor

400

How many lines are there on the Washington Metro?

6

400

What year did DC become the capital?

1790

400

The Washington, D.C. Admission Act of 2020 refers to the proposed state as what

State of Washington, Douglass Commonwealth

400

What music subgenre associated with funk originated in DC in the 70s?

Go-go

400

What is the 4th most populated country in the world?

Indonesia

500

How many wards are there?

8
500

The first black municipal office holder was elected in what year?

1868

500

What seat is Marcus Goodwin currently running for?

DC Council At-Large

500

What DC university was attended by vice presidential nominee Kamala Harris?

Howard University
500

What Planet is closest to Earth on average?

Mercury