Who was the tallest President?
POTUS Trivia

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12th Grade
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J Gill
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Lincoln
L. Johnson
Trump
Jefferson
Answer explanation
Abraham Lincoln was the tallest U.S. President, standing at 6 feet 4 inches. This height surpasses that of other Presidents listed, making Lincoln the correct answer.
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Who was the heaviest POTUS?
T. Roosevelt
Clinton
Cleveland
Taft
Answer explanation
William Howard Taft was the heaviest President of the United States, weighing over 300 pounds during his time in office. This makes him the correct answer, as the other options were not as heavy.
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the most common name for a POTUS?
William
John
James
George
Answer explanation
The most common name for a President of the United States (POTUS) is 'James', as it has been held by several presidents, including James Madison, James Monroe, and James Buchanan.
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which POTUS had the most children?
Tyler
W.H. Harrison
H.W. Bush (The older)
Trump
Answer explanation
John Tyler had 15 children, the most of any U.S. president. In contrast, William Henry Harrison had 10, George H.W. Bush had 6, and Donald Trump has 5. Therefore, Tyler is the correct answer.
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Who was the shortest and lightest president standing 5 feet, 4 inches tall and tipping the scales at about 100 pounds?
Donald Trump
Harry Truman
Abraham Lincoln
James Madison
Answer explanation
James Madison was the shortest and lightest U.S. president, standing at 5 feet, 4 inches tall and weighing about 100 pounds, distinguishing him from the other options listed.
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Who was the oldest POTUS upon being sworn in?
Reagan
Biden
Trump
Washington
Answer explanation
Donald Trump was the oldest person to be sworn in as President of the United States at age 70 in January 2017, surpassing Ronald Reagan, who was 73 when he took office in 1981.
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which POTUS spoke the most languages?
J. Q. Adams
Obama
Jefferson
Kennedy
Answer explanation
John Quincy Adams was known for his linguistic skills, reportedly speaking six languages fluently, more than any other U.S. president. This sets him apart from Obama, Jefferson, and Kennedy, who spoke fewer languages.
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