Money and U.S. History Quiz

Who is featured on the highest circulating denomination of U.S. bank notes?

• Abraham Lincoln

• Benjamin Franklin

• Thomas Jefferson

• George Washington

What is the composition of the U.S. golden dollar coins?

• Copper plated zinc

• Silver and gold

• Manganese and brass

• Cupro-Nickel

What is the average life span of a $1 bill in circulation?

• 5 years

• 10 years

• 15 years

• 20 years

Which motto appears on all U.S. coins?

• Liberty

• E Pluribus Unum

• United We Stand

• In God We Trust

What is the origin of the U.S. dollar sign '$'?

• Derived from the British pound sign

• Adopted from the French currency symbol

• Invented by Benjamin Franklin

• Derived from the Mexican or Spanish symbol for pesos

What is the purpose of the U.S. Secret Service's Financial Crimes Division?

• To investigate counterfeit currency

• To manage government spending

• To regulate the stock market

• To oversee international trade agreements

Which first lady is best remembered for saving important documents and artwork during the British invasion of Washington D.C. in 1814?

• Dolley Madison

• Martha Jefferson

• Martha Washington

• Abigail Adams

What is the meaning of the idiom 'bring home the bacon'?

• To earn money to support the family

• To give a bribe for extra help

• To suddenly make a lot of money

• To pay a high price for something

What does the idiom 'grease one’s palm' refer to?

• To live on less money, economize

• To pay money for favorable treatment (illegal)

• To sell for cash and the customer carries it away

• To add false expenses to the bill

What word describes a person who is the opposite of being stingy or miserly?

• Generous

• Frugal

• Thrifty

• Extravagant