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American Historic Sites and Landmarks

Total questions: 46

Worksheet time: 2hrs 38mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Construction of this memorial to the 16th President of the United States started in 1914 and was completed in 1922.

a)

Lincoln Memorial, Washington, DC

b)

Cliff Palace, Mesa Verde, Colorado

c)

Mount Rushmore, South Dakota

d)

Mount Vernon, Alexandria, VA

2.

The largest of its kind, this dwelling was built by the Ancestral Puebloans around 1200. It has 150 rooms and had a population of approximately 100 people.

a)

Lincoln Memorial, Washington, DC

b)

Cliff Palace, Mesa Verde, Colorado

c)

Mount Rushmore, South Dakota

d)

Mount Vernon, Alexandria, VA

3.

This memorial features 60-foot sculptures of the heads of four United States presidents: George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, Theodore Roosevelt , and Abraham Lincoln.

a)

Lincoln Memorial, Washington, DC

b)

Cliff Palace, Mesa Verde, Colorado

c)

Mount Rushmore, South Dakota

d)

Mount Vernon, Alexandria, VA

4.

This plantation house was the residence of George Washington, the first President of the United States, and his wife, Martha Washington. It is also where they are now buried.

a)

Lincoln Memorial, Washington, DC

b)

Cliff Palace, Mesa Verde, Colorado

c)

Mount Rushmore, South Dakota

d)

Mount Vernon, Alexandria, VA

5.

The names of more than 58,000 American veterans who lost their lives in the war are etched in the wall.

a)

Vietnam War Veterans Memorial, Washington, DC

b)

Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington, VA

c)

World War II Memorial, Washington, DC

d)

The Pentagon, Arlington, Virginia

6.

In 1864, this location became a military cemetery. More than 240,000 military service members and their dependents are buried there.

a)

Vietnam War Veterans Memorial, Washington, DC

b)

Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington, VA

c)

World War II Memorial, Washington, DC

d)

The Pentagon, Arlington, Virginia

7.

This memorial is dedicated to Americans who served in the armed forces and as civilians during World War II. It was completed in 2004.

a)

Vietnam War Veterans Memorial, Washington, DC

b)

Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington, VA

c)

World War II Memorial, Washington, DC

d)

The Pentagon, Arlington, Virginia

8.

Since World War II, this is the headquarters of the United States Department of Defense, located across the Potomac River from Washington, D.C. It is a symbol of the U.S. military.

a)

Vietnam War Veterans Memorial, Washington, DC

b)

Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington, VA

c)

World War II Memorial, Washington, DC

d)

The Pentagon, Arlington, Virginia

9.

Dedicated to the first president of the United States, this monument opened to the public in 1888. The tapered shaft, or obelisk, is made of stone and is covered with white marble. The monument stands just over 555 feet.

a)

Washington Monument, Washington, DC

b)

The Gateway Arch, St. Louis, Missouri

c)

Space Needle, Seattle, Washington (state)

d)

Jefferson Memorial, Washington, DC

10.

This 630-foot steel monument in St. Louis, Missouri, is the tallest man-made monument in the Western Hemisphere. Built as a monument to the westward expansion of the United States, it is officially dedicated to the American people.

a)

Washington Monument, Washington, DC

b)

The Gateway Arch, St. Louis, Missouri

c)

Space Needle, Seattle, Washington (state)

d)

Jefferson Memorial, Washington, DC

11.

This observation tower is a landmark of the Pacific Northwest. It was built for the 1962 World's Fair, which drew over 2.3 million visitors.

a)

Washington Monument, Washington, DC

b)

The Gateway Arch, St. Louis, Missouri

c)

Space Needle, Seattle, Washington (state)

d)

Jefferson Memorial, Washington, DC

12.

This monument serves as a memorial to honor the third President of the United States and writer of the Declaration of Independence. It was finished in 1943. It is located near the Potomac River and is surrounded by Japanese flowering cherry trees.

a)

Washington Monument, Washington, DC

b)

The Gateway Arch, St. Louis, Missouri

c)

Space Needle, Seattle, Washington (state)

d)

Jefferson Memorial, Washington, DC

13.

This is the building where the nine judges meet to hear and decide important legal cases for the country.

a)

U.S. Supreme Court Building, Washington, DC

b)

U.S. Capitol Building, Washington, DC

c)

U.S. White House, Washington, DC

d)

Independence Hall, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

14.

This is where Congress members from all 50 states meet to debate, discuss, and make laws.

a)

U.S. Supreme Court Building, Washington, DC

b)

U.S. Capitol Building, Washington, DC

c)

U.S. White House, Washington, DC

d)

Independence Hall, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

15.

The 132-room building is the official residence of the president. It is located at 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue.

a)

U.S. Supreme Court Building, Washington, DC

b)

U.S. Capitol Building, Washington, DC

c)

U.S. White House, Washington, DC

d)

Independence Hall, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

16.

In this Philadelphia building, both the United States Declaration of Independence and the United States Constitution were debated and adopted.

a)

U.S. Supreme Court Building, Washington, DC

b)

U.S. Capitol Building, Washington, DC

c)

U.S. White House, Washington, DC

d)

Independence Hall, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

17.

When it opened in 1931, it stood as the world's tallest building for 40 years. Currently, it is the 34th tallest in the world. It has been named as one of the Seven Wonders of the Modern World.

a)

Empire State Building, New York, NY

b)

Sears Tower, Chicago, Illinois

c)

Ford's Theatre, Washington, DC

d)

Monticello, Charlottesville, VA

18.

This is the second tallest building in the United States and the 16th tallest in the world.

a)

Empire State Building, New York, NY

b)

Sears Tower, Chicago, Illinois

c)

Ford's Theatre, Washington, DC

d)

Monticello, Charlottesville, VA

19.

This is the site of the assassination of U.S. President Abraham Lincoln on April 14, 1865.

a)

Empire State Building, New York, NY

b)

Sears Tower, Chicago, Illinois

c)

Ford's Theatre, Washington, DC

d)

Monticello, Charlottesville, VA

20.

This was the home of Thomas Jefferson. The structure is featured on the nickel.

a)

Empire State Building, New York, NY

b)

Sears Tower, Chicago, Illinois

c)

Ford's Theatre, Washington, DC

d)

Monticello, Charlottesville, VA

21.

Completed in 1883, it connects the parts of New York City by spanning the East River, which is why it was originally called the East River Bridge. It was the first steel-wire suspension bridge constructed.

a)

Brooklyn Bridge, New York City, New York

b)

Golden Gate Bridge, San Francisco, California

c)

Hoover Dam, Nevada

d)

Niagara Falls, New York

e)

Statue of Liberty, New York, New York

22.

It opened in 1937 and was, until 1964, the longest suspension bridge main span in the world, at 4,200 feet. It is included as one of the Wonders of the Modern World.

a)

Brooklyn Bridge, New York City, New York

b)

Golden Gate Bridge, San Francisco, California

c)

Hoover Dam, Nevada

d)

Niagara Falls, New York

e)

Statue of Liberty, New York, New York

23.

Helping to control and store water, this structure has turbines that generate hydroelectric power. That power is distributed to many places, including all the way to Anaheim, California.

a)

Brooklyn Bridge, New York City, New York

b)

Golden Gate Bridge, San Francisco, California

c)

Hoover Dam, Nevada

d)

Niagara Falls, New York

e)

Statue of Liberty, New York, New York

24.

This trio of falls straddle the international border between Canada and the United States. It is famed both for its beauty and as a valuable source of hydroelectric power.

a)

Brooklyn Bridge, New York City, New York

b)

Golden Gate Bridge, San Francisco, California

c)

Hoover Dam, Nevada

d)

Niagara Falls, New York

e)

Statue of Liberty, New York, New York

25.

This copper monument was a gift from the people of France to the people of the United States. The statue was dedicated in 1886.

a)

Brooklyn Bridge, New York City, New York

b)

Golden Gate Bridge, San Francisco, California

c)

Hoover Dam, Nevada

d)

Niagara Falls, New York

e)

Statue of Liberty, New York, New York

26.

The Statue of Liberty was a gift from which country?

a)

USA

b)

Germany

c)

Russia

d)

France

27.
What year did the United States get the Statue of Liberty?
a)
1999
b)
1886
c)
1776
d)
2016
28.

What is the exterior (outside) of the Statue of Liberty made of?

a)

tin

b)

copper

c)

gold

d)

silver

29.
a)

Golden Gate Bridge

b)

Brooklyn Bridge

c)

Centennital Bridge

d)

East River Bridge

30.
a)

Empire State Building

b)

Sears Tower

c)

Space Needle

d)

Seattle Tower

31.

Although it was first known as the _________________, this Chicago skyscraper is now named the Willis Tower.

a)

Sears Tower

b)

Hoover Tower

c)

Liberty Tower

d)

Amazon Tower

32.

The Washington Monument opened to the public in ____________.

a)

1888

b)

1776

c)

1937

d)

1922

33.

The Space Needle was built for what event?

a)

the first landing on the moon

b)

the 1962 World's Fair

c)

the discovery of gold

d)

the birth of George Washington

34.

Mount Rushmore is located in _________________.

a)

South Dakota

b)

Colorado

c)

New York

d)

Arizona

35.

Monticello was the private home of ______________.

a)

George Washington

b)

Ronald Reagan

c)

Thomas Jefferson

d)

Benjamin Franklin

36.

Independence Hall is located in ______________.

a)

New York City

b)

Seattle

c)

Philadelphia

d)

Boston

37.

What is the name of this famous dam?

a)

Roosevelt Dam

b)

Hoover Dam

c)

Hollywood Dam

d)

Las Vegas Dam

38.

This famous wall honors soldiers from which war?

a)

the Korean War

b)

the Vietnam War

c)

World War II

d)

the Civil War

39.

This monument is dedicated to which US president?

a)

the 1st president

b)

the 2nd president

c)

the 16th president

d)

the 35th president

40.

What is the name of this monument?

a)

The White House

b)

United States Capitol Building

c)

United State Supreme Court

d)

Plymouth Rock

41.

What is the name of this monument?

a)

The Steel Rainbow

b)

Golden Gate Bridge

c)

Gateway Arch

d)

Spirit of St. Louis

42.

What is the name of this famous monument?

a)

The White House

b)

The Governor's Mansion

c)

Jefferson Memorial

d)

Sears Tower

43.

What is the name of this famous monument?

a)

World War II Memorial

b)

Lincoln Memorial

c)

Jefferson Memorial

d)

Vietnam War Memorial

44.

Which presidents are NOT on Mount Rushmore?

a)

Abraham Lincoln

b)

George Washington

c)

John F. Kennedy

d)

Theodore Roosevelt

e)

Franklin Roosevelt

45.

Where is the White House located?

a)

the State of Washington

b)

Pennsylvania

c)

Washington, D.C.

d)

New York

e)

St. Louis

46.

Identify this monument.

a)

Lincoln Memorial

b)

Mount Rushmore

c)

The Statue of Liberty

d)

Jefferson Memorial