Our Nation's Capitol

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1.

Multiple Choice

30 sec

1 pt

When did the first US congress meet?

January 14, 1777

July 4, 1777

September 9, 1788

March 4, 1789

2.

Multiple Choice

30 sec

1 pt

What branch is the Supreme Court?

Legislative Branch

Executive Branch

Judicial Branch

Olive Branch

3.

Multiple Choice

30 sec

1 pt

During what war was the Capitol burned?

Revolutionary War

War of 1812

Civil War

World War I

4.

Multiple Choice

30 sec

1 pt

What is the Capitol Dome made out of?

Cast iron

Wood

Plaster

Clay

5.

Multiple Choice

30 sec

1 pt

How do members of congress travel between their offices and the floor of the House or Senate?

Catacombs

Special train

Uber

Automatic sidewalks

6.

Multiple Choice

30 sec

1 pt

Approximately how many people come to the US Capitol every year?

1 million

1 1/2 million

2 million

2 1/2 million

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