Washington, D.C. trivia

Why are there 36 pillars around Abraham Lincolns memorial?

• Because he died when he was 36

• When he died there were only 36 colonies

• 36 is his favorite number

• His mom wrote him a letter that was 36 letters long

Why was the WWII memorial built?

• Because D.C. wanted to

• Because people wanted something to look at

• To remember and honor those who died during the war

• Donald Trump said so

What U.S. city was the FIRST capital of the country? 

• Philadelphia, PA
• New York, NY
• Washington, DC
• Richmond, VA

What is the cost of an admission ticket to the Smithsonian Museums in Washington, DC?

• they are free
• $5
• $10
• $20

What is the name of Washington D.C.'s subway system?

• the Metro
• the "L"
• the "T"
• the Underground

What is the name of the highway that circles D.C. at a 10-mile radius from downtown?

• the Beltway
• the Parkway
• the Midway
• the Freeway

How many bathrooms are in the White House?

• 35
• 10
• 15
• 20

Who was the first president to live in the White House?

• John Adams
• James Madison
• Abraham Lincoln
• Thomas Jefferson

Original copies of the U.S. Bill of Rights, Constitution, and Declaration of Independence are on display at what building?

• National Archives
• Smithsonian Institute of Natural History
• Library of Congress
• White House

During World War I, President Woodrow Wilson brought sheep to graze on the White House lawn. Why?

• his kids wanted pet sheep
• they needed less men to mow the lawn, and they could sell the wool to raise money for the Red Cross
• they could make wool sweaters easily
• it made cool photo opportunities