Quiz on Washington, D.C.

During which war was Washington, D.C., burned?

• The Civil War

• The Revolutionary War

• The War of 1812

• World War I

What was the role of Congress in the creation of Washington, D.C.?

• They built the city

• They approved the creation of a federal district

• They designed the city

• They named the city

What year did the survey of Washington, D.C., take place?

• 1790

• 1791

• 1800

• 1812

What was Coxey’s Army demanding during their march to Washington, D.C.?

• The right to vote

• Public works jobs

• Lower taxes

• Free education

What was the impact of the Brown v. Board of Education decision?

• It ended racial segregation in schools.

• It granted women the right to vote.

• It led to the resignation of President Nixon.

• It was a famous concert by Marian Anderson.

When did the march led by Louis Farrakhan take place?

• October 16, 1995

• July 4, 1776

• December 25, 2000

• January 1, 1900

What materials is the Washington Monument made of?

• Marble, granite, and bluestone gneiss

• Wood and steel

• Brick and mortar

• Glass and aluminum

What is inscribed on the interior walls of the Lincoln Memorial?

• The Declaration of Independence

• The Gettysburg Address

• The Bill of Rights

• The Constitution

What did John Ericsson design?

• The USS Monitor

• The Lincoln Memorial

• The White House

• The Statue of Liberty

Where is the Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial located?

• Near the Lincoln Memorial

• Near the Jefferson Memorial

• Near the Washington Monument

• Near the White House