White House Scavenger Hunt Quiz

White House Scavenger Hunt Quiz

8th Grade

14 Qs

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White House Scavenger Hunt Quiz

White House Scavenger Hunt Quiz

Assessment

Quiz

Social Studies

8th Grade

Hard

Created by

Gina Wertz

FREE Resource

14 questions

Show all answers

1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why is the White House white?

It was named after a famous white building in Europe.

As a means of protecting the porous stone from freezing.

It was originally built with white stones.

It symbolizes peace and purity.

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Has every president worked in the Oval Office?

Yes, since it was built.

No, some presidents preferred other rooms.

Yes, it is a tradition.

No, it was only used for special occasions.

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How did the White House get its name?

From the white paint used on its exterior.

It was named after a nearby white hill.

It was named by George Washington.

It was named after a famous architect.

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the Resolute Desk?

A desk made from the wood of a British ship.

A desk used by Abraham Lincoln.

The first desk used in the Oval Office.

A desk gifted by France.

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who saved the Gilbert Stuart painting of George Washington from the White House before it was burned in 1814?

Dolley Madison

Martha Washington

Thomas Jefferson

James Monroe

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Has the White House ever been renovated or changed?

No, it remains as originally built.

Only the interior has been changed.

Only once, after a fire.

Yes, several times.

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How was the location of the White House selected?

By George Washington and Pierre L'Enfant.

Through a public vote.

It was the only available land.

By the British government.

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