Washington D.C.

Which of these athletes was born in Washington, D.C.?

Kevin Durant

What is the oldest surviving bridge that crosses the Potomac River in Washington, D.C.?

Key Bridge

Which states surround Washington DC?

Maryland and Virginia

Liberty Bell March is a march piece written by a famous composer from Washington, who?

John Philip Sousa

What does DC stand for in Washington DC?

District of Columbia

What is the name of George Washington's Virginia residence?

Mount Vernon

Which document established Washington D.C. as the United States capital?

The Constitution

What is the name of the river that runs through Washington?

Potomac

What year was the Washington Post founded?

1877

Which city was the capital of the United States prior to Washington D.C.?

Philadelphia

Which city was the capital of the United States before Washington DC?

Philadelphia

Which of these universities is NOT located in Washington D.C.?

George Mason University

Who designed the geographical layout of Washington D.C.?

Pierre Charles L'Enfant

Which president died in the Capitol Building?

John Quincy Adams

What is CIA's headquarters in Washington called?

Langley

What is the name of the 170 meter tall obelisk that can be found in the extensive park area by the Capitol Building in Washington DC?

The Washington Monument

How tall is the Washington Monument?

170 meters

Where in Washington D.C. can you see the United States Declaration of Independence?

National Archives

What is the Capitol in Washington D.C.?

A government building

How many states border Washington D.C.?

2

Which jazz musician was born in Washington D.C.?

Duke Ellington

What is the name for Washington D.C.'s large collection of national museum?

The Smithsonian

What is the name of the park directly across from the White House?

Lafayette Square

Where in Washington D.C. was Abraham Lincoln murdered?

Ford Theatre

A statue of who can be seen on the first floor of the United States Supreme Court?

John Marshall

A statue of which Roman god sits in front of the Library of Congress?

Neptune

Which memorial in Washington D.C. is a long, black granite wall with names inscribed in it?

Vietnam Memorial

What state does Washington D.C. belong to?

No state

What nickname, apart from DC, is used for Washington DC?

City of Trees

In what year was the World War II Memorial established in Washington D.C.?

2004

What is the name of the famous cemetary outside of Washington?

Arlington National Cemetery

What is the tallest structure in Washington D.C.?

Hughes Memorial Tower

What is the name of the TV series, with Téa Leoni in the lead role, which takes place in Washington DC?

Madam Secretary

What is the US National Library located in Washington called?

Library of Congress

What is the name of the body of water which sits in front of the Washington Monument in the National Mall?

Reflecting Pool

What is The National Mall which is located in Washington?

A big green area

How many electoral votes does Washington D.C. receive in Presidential Elections?

3

Who designed the White House?

James Hoban

How many judges sit in the Supreme Court of Washington D.C.?

9

In what year was Washington D.C. granted electoral votes?

1961

What sport does the women's team DC Divas from Washington D.C. play?

American football

The Washington subway is famous for its architecture. But how many lines does the subway have?

6

What is the official bird of Washington D.C.?

Wood Thrush

When Washington D.C. was created, it took land from two states. One of these states was Virginia. What was the other state?

Maryland

In what year was Washington D.C. founded?

1790

Which NBA basketball team resides in Washington D.C.?

Wizards

What colors do you find on Washington D.C.'s flag?

Red and white

Who is Washington D.C. named after?

George Washington

Which former vice president comes from Washington D.C.?

Al Gore