Former Capitals trivia
Former Capitals Mini Quiz
Test your knowledge with these top questions!
Philadelphia served as the capital of which nation before Washington, D.C.?
Philadelphia's federal-capital period lasted from 1790 until the government moved to Washington, D.C., in 1800.
Which Philadelphia building housed the U.S. Congress while Philadelphia served as the national capital?
Congress Hall placed the House on its ground floor and the Senate on the upper floor.
Which Nara shrine is famous for thousands of stone and hanging lanterns?
The shrine's precincts hold about 3,000 donated lanterns, including stone and hanging lanterns.
Which city became Japan's political center after the Imperial court left Kyoto?
The Imperial court moved to Tokyo during the Meiji period, ending Kyoto's long role as Japan's political center.
Which document did delegates sign at Philadelphia's Independence Hall in 1787?
The same Assembly Room had hosted the Declaration of Independence more than a decade earlier.
Which city replaced Philadelphia as the United States capital in 1800?
The Residence Act placed the permanent federal capital on the Potomac River, prompting the move from Philadelphia.
Which Roman emperor established Constantinople as an imperial capital?
The city was dedicated in 330 CE on the site of the older Greek settlement of Byzantium.
Which strait runs through Constantinople and links the Black Sea to the Sea of Marmara?
The Bosporus passes through modern Istanbul and connects the Black Sea with the Sea of Marmara.
What modern name is most closely associated with Constantinople?
Turkey officially adopted Istanbul for international use in 1930, while Constantinople persisted in older usage.
What traditional treat do visitors offer Nara's famous deer?
The unsweetened biscuits contain rice bran and wheat flour and are made specifically for the park's deer.