POTUS Trivia

POTUS Trivia

12th Grade

15 Qs

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POTUS Trivia

POTUS Trivia

Assessment

Quiz

Social Studies

12th Grade

Hard

Created by

J Gill

Used 7+ times

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15 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who was the tallest President?

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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