Music & Arts
Popular music genre accredited exclusively to Washington D.C. in the 1970s
What is Go-Go Music?
The current Mayor of Washington, DC
Who is Mayor Muriel Bowser?
This iconic obelisk honors the first U.S. President
What is the Washington Monument?
This famous poet and activist, author of Phenomenal Woman, lived in DC for part of her life.
Who is Maya Angelou?
This NBA team brought DC its first championship in 1978.
Who are the Washington Bullets?
This DC museum is home to the Hope Diamond.
What is the Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History?
DC’s legislative body is called this
What is the DC Council?
This memorial honors the 16th President of the United States
What is the Lincoln Memorial?
This legendary singer of “Respect” was born in DC.
Who is Roberta Flack?
This NFL team played in DC for decades before relocating to Maryland.
Who are the Washington Commanders (formerly Redskins)?
This DC neighborhood is famous for its go-go music roots.
What is U Street?
This position oversees DC’s public schools.
What is the Chancellor of DC Public Schools?
This building houses the Declaration of Independence and Constitution exhibits.
What is the National Archives?
This comedian and actor starred in movies such as "The Nutty Professor" "Blue Streak," co-created his own show bearing his name, and was born in DC.
Who is Dave Chappelle?
This NBA Hall of Famer led the Bullets to their 1978 championship.
Who is Wes Unseld?
This DC museum is dedicated to news history and the First Amendment, featuring exhibits on journalism and freedom of the press.
What is the Newseum?
DC does not have voting representation in this federal body.
What is the U.S. Congress?
This historic theater is where President Lincoln was assassinated.
What is Ford’s Theatre?
This jazz legend known for “Take the A Train” grew up in DC.
Who is Duke Ellington?
This MLB team returned baseball to DC in 2005.
Who are the Washington Nationals?
This DC theater, located on U Street, is a historic venue that hosted legends like Duke Ellington and continues to be a hub for performing arts.
What is the Howard Theatre?
The official title for DC’s local government leader.
What is the Mayor of the District of Columbia?
This historic university in Washington, DC, founded in 1867, is a leading institution for education and is home to the famous Founders Library.
What is Howard University?
Well-known R&B artist popular in the 60s and 70s is a DC native.
Who is Marvin Gaye?
This hockey team won its first Stanley Cup in 2018.
Who are the Washington Capitals?