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Total questions: 22
Worksheet time: 11mins
The rights of the people who live in Washington, D.C., differ from those of other Americans in that _____.
they do not have a representative in Congress
their representative does not have a vote in Congress
they cannot elect their mayor
they are not allowed to vote
There were few houses in Washington when it became the capital because _____.
it was a brand-new city
the country had few raw materials
elected officials did not need to live there
they had been destroyed in war
Washington D.C., is part of both Maryland and Virginia.
CHOOSE TRUE OR FALSE
False
True
The Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts overlooks the _____.
Reflecting Pool
National Mall
Potomac River
Tidal Basin
The U.S. Marine Corps Memorial consists of _____.
a pointed tower
A sculpture of an event
A V-shaped wall
statues of soldiers in ponchos
A 21-year-old student designed the most popular memorial in Washington.
True
False
The Capitol is over a mile away from the White House because _____.
George Washington planned it that way
L'Enfant wanted to keep the president away from Congress
it is a way to symbolize the separation of powers
there was much space to fill when the city was built
Lincoln wanted the building of the Capitol to continue during the Civil War in order to _____.
complete it more quickly
provide offices for the military
symbolize the country's strength
protect the city from the fighting
A Frenchman was chosen to design the city of Washington.
CHOOSE TRUE OR FALSE
True
False
The most accurate description of Washington, D.C., is that _____.
its purpose is to honor important people
it is mostly known for art and culture
its main visitors are officials and scholars
it has fun places as well as serious ones
People used to call Washington "Federal City."
CHOOSE TRUE OR FALSE
True
False
You can still see plays in Ford's Theatre, where Lincoln died.
True
False
A famous White House portrait of George Washington was cut from its frame by ____.
the British
a builder
a thief
a First Lady
The president's private quarters in the White House include a dentist's office.
True
False
An original Gutenberg Bible from 1455 is located in the _____.
National Archives Building
Library of Congress
Pentagon
Supreme Court
The original Declaration of Independence is displayed in the Capitol building.
True
False
One position in Congress is filled by people between the ages of 14 and 18.
CHOOSE TRUE OR FALSE
True
False
One reason the National Air and Space Museum is popular is that _____.
it houses unique items from movies
it holds an annual kite festival
it features historic flying machines
it is the only part of the Smithsonian open to the public
The most accurate description for the result of James Smithson's gift to the United States is that _____.
D it was wasted
it accomplished his goal
B it is still unknown today
it was not used as he wished
If you wanted to see the flag that inspired "The Star-Spangled Banner," you would probably go to the _____.
National Air and Space Museum
the National Museum of American History
the Smithsonian Castle
National Museum of Natural History
The National Museum of Natural History is the most popular museum in the world.
True
False
The ruby slippers from the film The Wizard of Oz are displayed in Washington.
True
False
