Test on Washington D.C.: Historic Landmarks and Their Stories
Washington D.C. Historic Landmarks: Stories for Students
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Test: Washington, D.C. landmarks
20 questions
Question 1: The White House was burned by French forces during the War of 1812.
A. Ano
B. Ne
Explanation: The study materials state that the British burned the White House in the War of 1812.
Question 2: The Washington Monument is constructed from 36,000 blocks of stones.
A. Ano
B. Ne
Explanation: The study materials state: "The monument is constructed from 36,000 blocks of stones (marble and granite)."
Question 3: Martin Luther King Jr. was 40 years old when he became the youngest person to win the Nobel Peace Prize.
A. Ano
B. Ne
Explanation: The study materials state that Martin Luther King Jr. became the youngest person to win the Nobel Peace Prize at the age of 35.
Question 4: The Lincoln Memorial was designed to resemble a Greek temple to symbolize the military strength of the United States.
A. Ano
B. Ne
Explanation: The Lincoln Memorial has the form of a Greek temple, recalling the classical period that gave humankind its first democracy, not military strength.
Question 5: The Jefferson Memorial is situated by the Potomac River.
A. Ano
B. Ne
Explanation: The Jefferson Memorial is situated by the Potomac River.