The Smithsonian Institution

THE SMITHSONIAN INSTITUTION (e.g. The Institute was founded by James Smithson, a citizen of ______. Answer: England)

FRESHMAN LEVEL 1. It is nicknames “The Nation’s ______.”

2. Smithson wished to create an establishment for the “increase and diffusion of ______.

3. The original Smithsonian Building is popularly known as ______. GRADUATE LEVEL 4. The Smithsonian Internet link for children is called “Kids’ ______.

5. This airplane, which first flew at Kitty Hawk, N.C., is on display in the National Air and Space Museum.

6. Other than the American Art Museum, which Smithsonian museum bears another continent’s name? PH.D. LEVEL 7. The Anacostia Museum is dedicated to the history and culture of what people?

8. In the National Museum of American History, the flag that inspired the national anthem is on display. How many stars are on it?

9. In the Freer Gallery of Art you can view this room, which James Whistler called “Harmony in Blue and Gold.” ANSWERS: 1.Attic 2. Knowledge 3. “The Castle.” 4. Castle 5. Wright 1903 Flyer 6. National Museum of African Art 7. African Americans 8. 15 9. “The Peacock Room.”