Mount Rushmore Quiz
Who designed and oversaw the construction of Mount Rushmore?
- Gutzon Borglum was a sculptor who designed and oversaw the construction of Mount Rushmore. He worked on the project from 1927 until his death in 1941.
Which four presidents are carved into Mount Rushmore?
- The four presidents carved into Mount Rushmore are George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, Abraham Lincoln, and Theodore Roosevelt.
What was the original purpose of Mount Rushmore before it became a national monument?
- Mount Rushmore was originally a mining area for gold and silver, but the mining company went bankrupt and the land was sold to the federal government.
How long did it take to carve the faces of the presidents into Mount Rushmore?
- It took 14 years to carve the faces of the presidents into Mount Rushmore.
Which president's face was originally going to be carved to the right of Abraham Lincoln?
- Franklin Roosevelt's face was originally going to be carved to the right of Abraham Lincoln, but the project ran out of funding before it could be completed.
How tall are the faces of the presidents on Mount Rushmore?
- The faces of the presidents on Mount Rushmore are 90 feet tall.
Which president's face was the last to be completed on Mount Rushmore?
- Thomas Jefferson's face was the last to be completed on Mount Rushmore.
What is the name of the mountain range where Mount Rushmore is located?
- Mount Rushmore is located in the Black Hills mountain range.
Approximately how many people visit Mount Rushmore each year?
- Over 2 million people visit Mount Rushmore each year.
In what year was Mount Rushmore declared a national monument?
- Mount Rushmore was declared a national monument in 1935.
