Ben Franklin

In what city was Ben Franklin born?

• Philadelphia

• Boston

• New York

• Baltimore

How old was Ben when he became a printing apprentice for his brother James?

• 12

• 15

• 18

• 21

What type of work did Ben find when he moved to Philadelphia?

• A printer

• A judge

• A carpenter

• A minister

What was the name of the political and philosophical discussion group that Ben created?

• The Thinkers

• The Planners

• The Junto

• The Creative Five

What was the name of the calendar filled with advice on how to live a happy, healthy life that Ben published?

• Live Your Best Life

• Poor Richards Almanack

• The Pennsylvania Gazette

• Advice For All

Which of the following civic institutions did Ben Franklin create?

• The state police system

• The modern highway system

• The modern postal system

• The first public school system

Which of Ben Franklin's inventions was created without a patent, so that it's idea could be copied and shared freely?

• The Franklin Stove

• Bifocals

• Swimming fins

• The library system

In what year did Ben Franklin conduct his famous experiment that proved that lightning was electricity?

• 2006

• 1752

• 1802

• 1988

Ben Franklin invented static electricity.

• True

• False

While Ben Franklin was in France what did he wear on his head instead of a wig?

• A raccoon skin

• A handkerchief

• A military helmet

• A Native American headdress