District Of Columbia History Practice Exam

Which area is commonly referred to as Capitol Hill?

White House District Capitol Hill Georgetown Mount Vernon

Correct Answer:

Capitol Hill

Explanation:

Capitol Hill is the name used for the Washington, DC, neighborhood that surrounds the U.S. Capitol building. In everyday use, when people say Capitol Hill, they’re referring to that specific area east of the National Mall where Congress and related government offices are located. The other places are distinct neighborhoods or areas: the White House area is centered around the executive residence, Georgetown is a separate historic district to the northwest, and Mount Vernon (Square) is a different downtown area. Therefore, the area commonly referred to as Capitol Hill is the Capitol Hill neighborhood itself.

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