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
What other building (besides the White House) did the British burn in The War of 1812?
The Capitol Building
200
Washington, D.C. is located on which coast of the United States?
The East Coast
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 group of museums that surround the National Mall?
The Smithsonian Museums
200
Name the two rivers that run through Washington, D.C.
The Potomac and the Anacostia
300
What two states gave up part of their land to make up Washington D.C.?
Virginia and Maryland
300
What are 3 of the colored rooms in the White House called?
Red room, Blue room, and Green room
300
What is the name of the building where Congress meets?
The Capitol Building
300
What is the bird of Washington, D.C.?
Eastern 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 National Mall?
A long area of green space in Washington, D.C.
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
Where was the first capital of the United States located?
New York City