What Do You Know About Washington D.C.?

Washington D.C. is one of the most famous cities in the world, for the excellent reason that it is the center of US political and federal power. This is where we find the White House, Congress and many other institutes that make the USA what it is. How much do you know of this proud and historic city?
 
 
Who designed the layout of Washington D.C.?
Thomas Jefferson
George Washington
Benjamin Banneker
Pierre L'Enfant
 
 
Which memorial in Washington D.C., dedicated to veterans, is located near the National Mall and is known for its reflective, black granite surface?
Vietnam Veterans Memorial
World War II Memorial
Korean War Veterans Memorial
Civil War Veterans Memorial
 
 
Which foreign embassy was the first to be established in Washington D.C.?
French
German
British
Spanish
 
 
What is the oldest building in Washington D.C.?
The White House
The Capitol Building
The Old Stone House
The Octagon House
 
 
Which historic event took place at Ford's Theatre in Washington D.C.?
The signing of the Emancipation Proclamation
The assassination of Abraham Lincoln
The first performance of the Star-Spangled Banner
The inauguration of George Washington
 
 
What does the acronym "D.C." stand for in Washington D.C.?
District of Columbia
Democratic Capital
District of Congress
Dominion of the Capitol
 
 
What is the significance of the three stars on the Washington D.C. flag?
The three branches of government
The original colonies
The neighboring states of Maryland and Virginia
George Washington's military rank
 
 
What river runs along the southern border of Washington D.C.?
Potomac River
Anacostia River
Shenandoah River
Patuxent River
 
 
In what year did Washington D.C. become the capital of the United States?
1776
1824
1790
1811
 
 
Washington D.C. is unique among American cities because it:
Has no skyscrapers
Is not part of any state
Is entirely powered by renewable energy
Has a population smaller than any state
 
 
True or False: Despite popular knowledge, the City of Washington D.C. was NOT named after George Washington, the first US President
True
False
 
 
Washington D.C. is divided into ______ wards or local authorities
Eight
Three
Twelve
Five
 
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