U.S. Presidents: 30 Fun Trivia Quiz

About This Quiz

When you think of American history, the presidents are undoubtedly some of the most fascinating figures. Their stories, achievements, and anecdotes form a part of American history and also add a lot of color to the history of the world. From George Washington to Joe Biden, each president has influenced the development of the United States in a unique way.

Here are 30 fun quiz questions about the presidents of the United States that will take you on a journey through time to explore the lives and eras of these leaders.

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1. Who was the first President of the United States?

[B] George Washington | George Washington was unanimously elected as the first President in 1789.

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2. Which president first proposed and officially adopted the name "United States of America"?

[C] Thomas Jefferson | Thomas Jefferson included the phrase "United States of America" in the Declaration of Independence, which he drafted in 1776. This was the first official usage of the name.

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3. Which president served the shortest term?

[A] William Henry Harrison | Harrison died just 31 days into his term in 1841.

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4. Which president served the longest?

[D] Franklin D. Roosevelt | Franklin D. Roosevelt | FDR served four terms from 1933 to 1945. The longest serving U.S. president, he is the only president to have served more than two terms.

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5. Who was the first African American president?

[B] Barack Obama | Barack Obama served as the 44th president from 2009 to 2017.

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6. Who was the only president to resign from office?

[C] Richard Nixon | Nixon resigned in 1974 due to the Watergate scandal.

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7. Who was the first president to serve two non-consecutive terms?

[A] Grover Cleveland | Cleveland served as the 22nd and 24th president from 1885 to 1889 and 1893 to 1897.

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8. Who was the first president to be impeached?

[C] Andrew Johnson | Johnson was impeached in 1868, but he was acquitted by one vote.

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9. Who was the first president to live in the White House?

[B] John Adams | Adams was the first to occupy the White House in 1800.

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10. Which president served in both WWI and WWII?

[D] Dwight D. Eisenhower | He served in both conflicts, rising to the rank of General.

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11. Who was the first president to visit China while in office?

[A] Richard Nixon | He made a historic visit in 1972.

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12. Which president held the first telephone conference with a Soviet leader?

[B] John F. Kennedy | John F. Kennedy conducted the first telephone conference with Soviet Premier Nikita Khrushchev during the Cuban Missile Crisis in 1962, showcasing a new era of communication in international relations.

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13. Which president was known for his "New Deal" policies?

[B] Franklin D. Roosevelt | The New Deal was a series of programs to help the U.S. recover from the Great Depression.

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14. Who was the first president to appoint a woman to his cabinet?

[C] Franklin D. Roosevelt | FDR appointed Frances Perkins as Secretary of Labor in 1933.

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15. Which president was known for his "moral diplomacy"?

[A] Woodrow Wilson | Wilson's moral diplomacy aimed to promote democracy and moral principles in foreign policy.

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16. Who was the first female Vice President of the United States?

[B] Kamala Harris | Kamala Harris made history by becoming the first female Vice President when she took office on January 20, 2021. She is also the first Black and first Asian American Vice President.

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17. Which president is known for the Emancipation Proclamation?

[A] Abraham Lincoln | Lincoln issued the proclamation in 1863 to free enslaved people in Confederate states.

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18. Which president signed the Civil Rights Act into law?

[B] Lyndon B. Johnson | Johnson signed the landmark legislation in 1964 to end segregation and discrimination.

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19. Which president was known for his "Square Deal" policies?

[D] Theodore Roosevelt | The Square Deal focused on consumer protection, natural resource conservation, and curbing corporate excess.

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20. Who was the first president to use social media?

[B] Barack Obama | Obama effectively utilized social media platforms during his 2008 campaign, changing how candidates connect with voters.

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21. Which president was known for his "Fourteen Points" plan?

[B] Woodrow Wilson | Wilson's Fourteen Points outlined his vision for a post-World War I peace, emphasizing self-determination and the League of Nations.

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22. Which president initiated the "Great Society" programs?

[C] Lyndon B. Johnson | The Great Society aimed to eliminate poverty and racial injustice in the 1960s.

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23. Who was the only president to hold a Ph.D.?

[A] Woodrow Wilson | He earned a Ph.D. in Political Science from Johns Hopkins University.

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24. Which president issued the first Thanksgiving proclamation?

[A] George Washington | He proclaimed a national day of thanksgiving in 1789.

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25. Who was the first president to be awarded a Nobel Peace Prize?

[D] Theodore Roosevelt | Roosevelt won the Nobel Peace Prize in 1906 for negotiating the end of the Russo-Japanese War.

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26. Which president was a former actor?

[D] Ronald Reagan | Before his presidency, Reagan was a Hollywood actor and president of the Screen Actors Guild.

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27. Which president had a pet dog named Fala?

[B] Franklin D. Roosevelt | Fala was a Scottish Terrier and a beloved companion.

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28. Which president was known for his love of stamp collecting?

[C] Franklin D. Roosevelt | Franklin D. Roosevelt, the 32nd president, had a deep love for stamp collecting, which he began as a child and continued into his presidency.

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29. Which president famously said, "The only thing we have to fear is fear itself"?

[A] Franklin D. Roosevelt | This quote is from his inaugural address in 1933 during the Great Depression.

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30. Which president was the first to participate in a televised debate during his election campaign?

[A] John F. Kennedy | John F. Kennedy and Richard Nixon participated in the first-ever televised presidential debate in 1960, which is considered a pivotal moment in political history.