Q3. Who designed the Washington Monument?Thomas JeffersonAbraham LincolnRobert MillsFranklin Roosevelt
Q4. What material was used for the construction of the Washington Monument?LimestoneGraniteSandstoneMarble
Q5. Which US president laid the cornerstone of the Washington Monument?James BuchananGeorge WashingtonJohn AdamsAndrew Jackson
Q6. What was the first permanently visible public structure in Washington, D.C.?United States CapitolWhite HouseWashington MonumentLincoln Memorial
Q7. How many years did it take to complete the construction of the Washington Monument?36 years30 years25 years20 years
Q9. What is the name of the organization responsible for the ongoing maintenance and preservation of the Washington Monument?National ArchivesLibrary of CongressSmithsonian InstitutionNational Park Service
Q10. What is the purpose of the aluminum capstone on the Washington Monument?To enhance the aestheticsTo protect against lightning strikesTo hold the monument togetherTo commemorate the construction workers
Q12. What is the primary reason that caused a pause in construction of the Washington Monument?Engineering difficultiesLack of fundingPolitical disputesWar
Q13. What is the approximate weight of the aluminum capstone of the Washington Monument?100 pounds200 pounds300 pounds400 pounds
