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Question Answer % Correct
Washington's cherry trees were a 1912 gift from what country? Japan
100%
What city served as the U.S. capital immediately before Washington? Philadelphia
100%
What is the common name of the subway system that runs through Washington? The Metro
100%
Where can you go to view the Declaration of Independence? The National Archives
100%
What memorial in Washington D.C. is an obelisk? Washington Memorial
100%
What town, originally a part of the District of Columbia, was returned to the state that donated the land? Alexandria
83%
Which was not a primary proponent of establishing a separate district as the US capital? Benjamin Franklin
67%
Why did the state referenced in question 5 petition Congress for return of the town? Due to a fear of residents that slavery would be abolished in the town
67%
Which of the following is not an NCAA Division I school mascot based in Washington? Patriots
67%
Which of the following most closely depicts the total square miles of land in the District? 61
50%
Which most accurately describes the electors the District has in the Electoral College? A number equal to that of the least populous state
50%
What is the last name of the first elected African-American mayor of Washington? Washington
33%
Why was the District named 'Columbia'? A feminine name that referred to the US at the time
17%
Prior to becoming home to the Washington Nationals, Washington had a major league baseball team bearing what name? Braves
0%
What Act signed by Congress in 1790 established the capital district? The Residence Act
0%
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