Mount Rushmore Quiz

Where is Mount Rushmore located?

• Sierra Nevada, California

• Appalachian Mountains, Virginia

• Black Hills, South Dakota

• Rocky Mountains, Colorado

Who is considered the 'father' of Mount Rushmore?

• Gutzon Borglum

• Charles E. Rushmore

• Calvin Coolidge

• Doane Robinson

What was the primary reason for choosing Mount Rushmore's location?

• Proximity to a major city

• Availability of granite

• Maximum sunlight exposure

• Historical significance

How long did the construction of Mount Rushmore take?

• 10 years

• 14 years

• 20 years

• 5 years

Which president on Mount Rushmore represents the founding of the United States?

• Thomas Jefferson

• Theodore Roosevelt

• George Washington

• Abraham Lincoln

What was the original plan for the sculpture's design?

• Include the presidents' full bodies

• Carve into the Black Hills

• Use marble instead of granite

• Include only two presidents

What is the height of each president's head on Mount Rushmore?

• 60 feet

• 80 feet

• 70 feet

• 50 feet

Who took over the project after Gutzon Borglum's death?

• Lincoln Borglum

• Calvin Coolidge

• Charles E. Rushmore

• Doane Robinson

What was Mount Rushmore originally named after?

• A New York lawyer

• A U.S. President

• A local Native American tribe

• A famous sculptor

What is the purpose of the secret tunnel behind Mount Rushmore?

• Emergency exit

• Tourist attraction

• Storage of important documents

• Access for maintenance