Famous Americans Quiz

Grade 1 · Social Studies · Quiz

Test what you know about important people in American history.

Questions

George Washington was the first _____ of the United States.
1. teacher
2. President
3. soldier
4. inventor
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Answer: President
George Washington was the very first President of the United States.
Which famous American is on the penny?
1. George Washington
2. Amelia Earhart
3. Abraham Lincoln
4. Benjamin Franklin
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Answer: Abraham Lincoln
Abraham Lincoln is shown on the penny, the one-cent coin.
Martin Luther King Jr. wanted all people to have _____ rights.
1. no
2. equal
3. different
4. fewer
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Answer: equal
Martin Luther King Jr. believed all people should have equal rights, meaning everyone treated the same.
Amelia Earhart was the first woman to fly solo across the Atlantic Ocean.
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Answer: True
Amelia Earhart made history by being the first woman to fly an airplane alone across the Atlantic Ocean.
What did Benjamin Franklin discover?
1. That the earth is round
2. That lightning is electricity
3. That people need water
4. That plants need sun
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Answer: That lightning is electricity
Benjamin Franklin flew a kite during a thunderstorm and discovered that lightning is electricity.
Abraham Lincoln helped end what terrible thing in America?
1. Storms
2. Slavery
3. Darkness
4. Hunger
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Answer: Slavery
Abraham Lincoln worked hard as President to end slavery so all people could be free.
George Washington was a President after Abraham Lincoln.
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Answer: False
George Washington was the FIRST President. Abraham Lincoln came later, as the 16th President.
Which famous American gave speeches about equal rights?
1. Amelia Earhart
2. George Washington
3. Martin Luther King Jr.
4. Benjamin Franklin
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Answer: Martin Luther King Jr.
Martin Luther King Jr. was known for powerful speeches, like his famous 'I Have a Dream' speech, about equal rights.

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