Question 1: Which memorial is featured in today’s image?
- Jefferson Memorial
- Lincoln Memorial
- Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial
Correct Answer: Jefferson Memorial
Fact: Built between 1939 and 1943, the Jefferson Memorial in Washington, DC, is a monument to Thomas Jefferson, the third US president and principal author of the Declaration of Independence. Besides hosting events like the Easter Sunrise Service, the monument plays a central role in the celebrated National Cherry Blossom Festival.
Question 2: Which Japanese city gave 3,000 cherry trees to Washington, DC, in 1912?
- Tokyo
- Yokohama
- Nagoya
Correct Answer: Tokyo
Fact: Planted around the Tidal Basin in Washington, DC, the Japanese cherry trees gifted by the mayor of Tokyo, Yukio Ozaki, have become symbols of the lasting bond between the United States and Japan.
Question 3: What is the traditional Japanese art of cherry blossom viewing called?
- Hanami
- Tsukimi
- Koyo
Correct Answer: Hanami
Fact: Hanami is a centuries-old tradition of enjoying the fleeting beauty of cherry blossoms or plum blossoms. This custom takes place from the end of March to early May, when cherry trees burst into bloom across Japan.