Smithsonian

What is the total number of items in the Smithsonian Institution's collection?

• Over 100 million items

• More than 200 million items

• 143 million items

• Less than 100 million items

Who funded and managed the Smithsonian Institution?

• Private donors

• The United States government

• International organizations

• Local businesses

Who was the wealthy British scientist who left his fortune to the U.S. government?

• James Smithson

• Charles Lindbergh

• Henry Hungerford

• James Polk

Which museum within the Smithsonian Institution displays artifacts from the wars in which the United States was involved?

• National Portrait Gallery

• National Museum of Natural History

• Anacostia Museum for African American History and Culture

• National Museum of American History

What is the name of the plane Charles Lindbergh flew across the Atlantic Ocean, displayed at the National Air and Space Museum?

• Columbia space module

• Wright brothers' airplane

• Spirit of St. Louis

• Apollo 11 spacecraft

Which animal species is rarely exhibited anywhere outside of China and can be seen at the National Zoological Park?

• Elephants

• Lions

• Giant pandas

• Tigers

What is the name of the museum within the Smithsonian Institution that covers all aspects of American history and culture?

• National Portrait Gallery

• National Museum of American History

• National Museum of Natural History

• Anacostia Museum for African American History and Culture

Which museum within the Smithsonian Institution displays sports memorabilia like Michael Jordan's basketball jersey and Muhammad Ali's boxing robe?

• National Museum of American History

• National Portrait Gallery

• National Museum of Natural History

• Anacostia Museum for African American History and Culture

What is the name of the unique flag that inspired Francis Scott Key to write the national anthem, displayed at the National Museum of American History?

• The Stars and Stripes

• The Star Spangled Banner

• The Tricolor

• The Union Jack

Which space module, carrying Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin, landed on the moon and is displayed at the National Air and Space Museum?

• Wright brothers' airplane

• Columbia space module

• Apollo 11 spacecraft

• Spirit of St. Louis