District Of Columbia History Practice Exam

What is the internationally known nickname for DC’s administrative center area?

Capitol Hill Foggy Bottom Dupont Circle National Mall

Correct Answer:

Capitol Hill

Explanation:

Capitol Hill is the area around the U.S. Capitol and the seat of the federal government in Washington, DC. It’s widely used as a metonym for the U.S. Congress and federal government, so the name is recognized internationally as the nickname for DC’s administrative center. The other places are well-known neighborhoods or landmarks, but they are not the global shorthand for the government’s core area.

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