Washington DC Trivia

What is the main river of Washington DC?

• Potomac

• Hudson

• Gunpowder

• Susquehanna

What was the original shape of Washington DC area?

• Circle

• Square

• Triangle

• Pentagon

What does the name Columbia come from?

• Feminine name of Columbus

• Daughter of Christopher Columbus

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Who burned down Washington DC during the War of 1812?

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What part of Washington DC was returned to Virginia as retrocession?

• Baltimore

• Alexandria

• Philadelphia

• Richmond

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What was the cause of retrocession?

• Pro-slavery

• Anti-slavery

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Who was the Civil Rights Movement leader in 1968?

• John F. Kennedy

• George Washington

• Martin Luther King Jr.

• Dwight Eisenhower

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Which is the main race in Washington DC?

• Asian

• White

• Hispanic

• African-American

Which of the following is a public university in Washington DC?

• George Washington University

• Georgetown University

• University of the District of Columbia

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If you fly to Washington DC from other countries, which airport will you most likely fly into?

• Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport

• Baltimore/Washington International Airport

• Washington Dulles International Airport

• John F. Kennedy International Airport