Capital Trivia: Washington D.C.

Before Washington D.C, which city served as the American capital five times during the American Revolution until 1783?

Before Washington D.C. existed, two settlements already thrived on the site of the future American capital. One is Alexandria, and the other is which settlement, which lends its name to one of D.C.'s prominent universities?

George Washington commissioned which French architect to design the capital? This architect focused on building wide avenues, inspired by cities like Milan, Paris, and Amsterdam.

During the War of 1812, the British army razed Washington D.C. for one day. Most government buildings were repaired quickly, except for which important facility, which would not be fully reconstructed until 1868?

In 1862, which American president issued the Compensation Emancipation Act, which freed over 3,000 enslaved people in Washington D.C, nine months before his famous

During the late 1800s, the City Beautiful movement aimed at beautifying American cities, specifically the capital. Along with Neoclassical architecture, which French architectural movement emphasized columns, arches, and grandeur?

Although Washington D.C. wasn't granted representation in Congress, it WAS allowed representation in the Electoral College during presidential elections. Which constitutional amendment granted this right?

During the Civil Rights Era, what April 1963 protest occurred near the Lincoln Memorial, which advocated for economic and political equality for African-Americans?

In 1968, which influential civil rights leader was assassinated in Tennessee, resulting in massive riots and looting across Washington D.C?

In 1973, Washington D.C. was allowed to elect its own mayor in the District of Columbia Home Rule Act. With an ironic surname, which man became D.C.'s first mayor in 1975?

Which state borders Washington D.C. to the south, with one of the most well-known suburbs of Arlington?

Which state borders Washington D.C. to the north, containing Prince George and Montgomery counties?

Founding Father Elbridge Gerry suggested building a new capital near either the Delaware or _____ River. The latter ended up becoming the site for Washington D.C.

Washington D.C.'s total territory consists of 19% _____. Fort Reno, one of these urban features, holds the highest point in the capital.

What is the informal name for the collection of diplomatic buildings along Massachusetts Avenue?

Washington D.C. has the central bank of the United States, which goes by what name and was formed in 1913?

Due to building height restrictions, many businesses opt to build skyscrapers in neighboring states. Which financial company built the tallest building around Washington D.C. in Tysons, VA?

As of 2022, roughly 1/4 of people employed in Washington D.C. work for the _____ ________.

John F. Kennedy, William Howard Taft, and the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier are all located at what national cemetery in a nearby state?

Which famous museum institution in Washington D.C. offers free admission to many of their museums?

b. 1955, he is a famous TV personality, known as "the Science Guy"

b. 1964, he hosted The Late Night Show after David Letterman retired

b. 1971, he is the Chief Domestic Correspondent for CNN

b. 1991, she is a prominent R&B musician with the hit song "Pressure"

b. 1939, the "Prince of Motown", famous soul singer of "I Heard it Through the Grapevine"

b. 1973, actor and comedian from D.C. suburbs, had three seasons of a show named after himself

b. 1970, actress who performed in numerous projects, such as Empire, Abbott Elementary, and Streetwise

b. 1945, comedy actress who rose to fame through NBC's sketch show Rowan & Martin's Laugh-In

b. 1992, actress and singer who starred in Disney hits such as "Lemonade Mouth" and "Good Luck Charlie"

b. 1817(?), most famous American abolitionist of the 19th century

2017 Film, Tom Holland plays a sticky superhero who clashes with The Vulture.

2009 Film, Ben Stiller stars in this sequel where artifacts and statues come to life at a museum.

2004 Film, Nicolas Cage plays a treasure hunter named Benjamin Franklin Gates and must steal the Declaration of Independence.

1994 Film, an iconic American piece of media that features a young man played by Tom Hanks who finds himself entangled in the Vietnam War.

2012-19 Show, HBO comedy show with Julia Louis-Dreyfus as energetic and manipulative vice-president Selina Meyer.

2012-18 Show, ABC drama featuring Kerry Washington as Olivia Pope, who manages a political crisis management firm.

1999-2006 Show, this NBC production featuring Martin Sheen shows fictional president Jed Bartlett navigating political scandals.

1973 Film, twelve-year old Regan is possessed by a demon in this iconic horror film.

1976 Film, documents reporters Bob Woodward and Carl Bernstein who uncovers the Watergate scandal.

1992 Film, the ultimate courtroom drama, Tom Cruise plays a lawyer who defends two marines involved in a murder at Guantanamo Bay.