Benjamin Franklin Trivia

What was Benjamin Franklin's most famous invention?

• kite

• bifocals

• lightning rod

• stove

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In which year did Benjamin Franklin sign the Treaty of Paris, officially ending the American Revolutionary War?

• 1791

• 1776

• 1804

• 1783

What scientific concept did Benjamin Franklin famously experiment with using a kite and a key?

• Photosynthesis

• Gravity

• Electricity

• Magnetism

Which political position did Benjamin Franklin hold during the American Revolution?

• United States Minister to France

• Secretary of State

• President of the United States

• Governor of Pennsylvania

In which city did Benjamin Franklin serve as the United States Minister to France?

• London

• Paris

• Berlin

• Rome

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What was the pseudonym Benjamin Franklin used when writing for his brother's newspaper?

• Mute Excellence

• Silence Dogood

• Quiet Goodness

• Whisper Virtue

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What was the title of Benjamin Franklin's autobiography?

• The Life of Benjamin Franklin

• The Autobiography of Benjamin Franklin

• Memoirs of a Founding Father

• My Life Story

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What was the name of the stove invented by Benjamin Franklin that was more efficient at heating homes?

• Franklin Stove

• Ben's Furnace

• Franklin Heater

• Stove of Franklin

What was the name of the document that Benjamin Franklin helped draft and sign, declaring the independence of the American colonies from Britain?

• Treaty of Paris

• Constitution

• Declaration of Independence

• Bill of Rights

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Which invention of Benjamin Franklin was crucial for improving the safety of homes from electrical fires?

• Electric stove

• Lightning rod

• Insulated wiring

• Smoke detector