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1
What was the first Capitol city of the US?
Washington DC
New York City
Las Vegas
Boston
2
The US Constitution is the oldest written national framework of any government in the world.
True
False
3
What makes the Brooklyn Bridge special?
It’s painted gold every Fourth of July
It was one of the first bridges to use steel cables
It was the first bridge designed to carry hot dog carts
It connects Manhattan and Brooklyn
4
The World War II Memorial honors the ultimate sacrifice made of over 405,000 Americans during the war.
True
False
5
What caused the famous crack in the Liberty Bell?
It was dropped
Someone tried to microwave it on the 4th of July
It cracked the first time it was rung due to a casting flaw
A British soldier struck it with a musket
6
What does the Statue of Liberty hold in her left hand?
A sword
A torch
A tablet
A New York bagel
7
Mt. Vernon is ten times the size of the average home in colonial Virginia.
False
True
8
What can you find at the National Museum of Natural History?
A Triceratops skull
A mummified science teacher
Hope Diamond
Lots of butterflies
9
The Vietnam Veterans Memorial lists over 58,000 names in chronological order by casualty date.
True
False
10
The US Naval Academy was founded in Annapolis because it's a "secluded" city away from "temptations & distractions".
False
True
11
Who was the main author of the Declaration of Independence?
George Washington
Alexander Hamilton
Thomas Jefferson
Childish Gambino
12
What are the ECT Keys of Success????
Get SLEEP
Be ON TIME
Use the bathroom whenever possible
HYDRATE
Always have a BUDDY
Constantly ask your chaperone "are we there yet?"
13
What's special about the US Capitol Rotunda?
It has many statues and busts of presidents and eminent Americans
It has many large famous paintings of American history
It is used for important ceremonial events such as the lying in state
It's a great place to see how loud you can echo
14
Which river runs through DC? (that we'll be dancing on!)
Potomac
Washington
Hudson
Odyssey
15
The 3 spires of the Air Force Memorial represent the Air Force's "bomb burst" maneuver.
True
False
16
What is the Liberty Bell?
The bell on the top of the US Capitol building
A giant dinner bell used to call Congress to meals
A bell that rings when someone recites the Declaration of Independence
A symbol of American independence and freedom
17
MLK gave his "I Have a Dream" speech at the Lincoln Memorial.
False
True
18
George Washington never lived in Washington DC.
False
True
19
Who is honored at Arlington National Cemetery with the Changing of the Guard?
US Presidents
Unknown Soldiers from several wars
Batman
George Washington
20
What is significant about the Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial?
It is located between the Lincoln, Jefferson, & FDR memorials.
It has quotes and excerpts from King's speeches and writings.
It honor's MLK's legacy and the struggle for freedom, equality, and justice
The stone structure shows MLK gazing thoughtfully to the horizon
21
What artifacts can you find at the National Museum of American History?
The original Star-Spangled Banner flag
C-3PO
Greensboro Lunch Counter
Dorothy's Ruby slippers
Abraham Lincoln's Top Hat
Muhammad Ali's Boxing Gloves
22
The Washington Nationals are currently 22 wins and 27 losses.
False
True
23
Times Square is named after The New York Times newspaper.
True
False
24
What is Monticello best known as?
George Washington's retirement home
Thomas Jefferson's plantation and home
The original US Capitol
A famous type of pizza
25
The Washington Monument is the 3rd tallest stone structure in the world (555 feet).
False
True
26
Which is FALSE about the US Naval Academy?
Candidates must have a nomination from a member of congress
Educates midshipmen for officer service in the US Navy
It is the oldest military school in the world
Developing the first ever Mechanical Engineering course
27
The Jefferson Memorial is shaped like the pantheon in Rome
True
False
28
Monticello was designed by Thomas Jefferson himself.
False
True
29
The Lincoln Memorial features the Declaration of Independence inscribed on its walls.
True
False
30
What is special about Central Park?
It is giant! 843 acres, bigger than some countries
It is the oldest public park in the country
It is the most visited urban park in the country
It is beautiful! It has trees, trails, lakes, a zoo, and so much more.
31
What is Rockefeller Center famous for?
It is the oldest building in NYC
Its giant Christmas Tree & ice rink at the holidays
Original art deco buildings including Radio City Music Hall & NBC
Hosting movie premiers
32
This memorial - 99 feet high with 36 columns located in front of the reflecting pool - honors which president?
FDR
Lincoln
Washington
Jefferson
33
In the Lincoln Memorial, his clenched left-hand represent determination & his open right-hand represents welcoming.
False
True
34
What famous document begins with "We the people..."
Pledge of Allegiance
Lincoln's Gettysburg Address
Preamble to the US Constitution
Declaration of Independence
35
Where was the US constitution drafted?
US Capitol in DC
The White House
Independence Hall in Philadelphia
Mrs. Zangara's classroom
36
Visitors can see an actual copy of the Declaration of Independence at the US Constitution Center in Philadelphia.
False
True
37
The Marine Corps War Memorial is based on a famous photograph from WW2.
False
True
38
What is significant about the Three Servicemen statue, located near the Vietnam Veterans Memorial?
Honors those who fought & returned from the war
Represent a Hispanic man, an African American man, and a Caucasian man
Shows the servicemen standing, keeping watch over the memorial wall
Made of bronze
