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Welcome to DC Trivia! We all know DC Comics has created some of the most beloved characters, stories and universes in pop-culture history. So, to celebrate its amazing feats, we present you with a trivia challenge that will test your knowledge of the DC Universe. From its inception in the 1930s to its current roster of heroes, villains and universes, we challenge you to name the characters, their stories and their powers. So, get ready to show your fan-dom and impress your friends. The clock is ticking and the quiz is ready, so let the DC Trivia begin!


1) Who is the current mayor of Washington DC?

  • Muriel Bowser
  • Barack Obama
  • Kevin McCarthy
  • Tom Hansford

2) Which document is the foundation of American government?

  • The Magna Carta
  • The Federalist Papers
  • The Bill of Rights
  • The Constitution

3) In which year did the United States of America gain independence?

  • 1776
  • 1629
  • 1787
  • 1789

4) Which structure is Washington DC's most iconic landmark?

  • The White House
  • The Lincoln Memorial
  • The United States Capitol
  • The Washington Monument

5) What is the name of the National Mall's largest lake?

  • Tidal Basin
  • Roosevelt Lake
  • Washington Lake
  • Potomac Pool

6) What is the title of Washington DC's city song?

  • Oh Sweet DC
  • Hail to the District
  • Washington My Home
  • DC Is the Place to Be

7) What is the name of the national cherry blossom festival in DC?

  • National Garden Festival
  • National Flower Festival
  • National Cherry Blossom Festival
  • National Spring Festival

8) What does DC stand for?

  • District of Columbia
  • Downtown Country
  • Data Center
  • Domicile City

9) How many wards are there in Washington DC?

  • 9
  • 4
  • 8
  • 6

10) Who painted the Washington DC's Smithsonian National Portrait Gallery's ceiling?

  • Vincent van Gogh
  • John Singer Sargent
  • Rembrant
  • Michelangelo

11) What is the name of the Smithsonian Institute's most famous museum?

  • National Museum of American History
  • National Gallery of Art
  • Hirshhorn Museum & Sculpture Garden
  • National Air and Space Museum

12) What river is located between Washington DC and Virginia?

  • Potomac River
  • Rappahanock River
  • Hudson River
  • Delaware River

13) What is the name of the semi-professional soccer team in Washington DC?

  • DC United
  • DC Dragons
  • DC Dynamos
  • DC Arrows

14) What building is located at 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue in Washington DC?

  • The White House
  • The Washington Monument
  • The Lincoln Memorial
  • The United States Capitol

15) Where is the original Declaration of Independence located?

  • The White House
  • The National Archives
  • The Smithsonian Institute
  • The Library of Congress

16) Which institution is the largest library in the world located in Washington DC?

  • The Library of Alexandria
  • Boston Library
  • The Library of Congress
  • Harvard Library

17) What is the oldest federal building in Washington DC?

  • The White House
  • The United States Capitol
  • The Jefferson Memorial
  • The Old Stone House

18) What is the name of the city's professional basketball team?

  • the DC Sharks
  • the DC Hawks
  • the DC Wildcats
  • the Washington Wizards

19) What is the name of the city's professional baseball team?

  • the DC Tigers
  • the DC Comets
  • the DC Nationals
  • the DC Senators

20) What is the name of DC's annual Fourth of July concert?

  • Capitol Fourth
  • National Fireworks
  • Washington Symphony
  • National Memorial Day

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