Theodore Roosevelt Quiz

What health condition did Theodore Roosevelt struggle with as a child?

• Diabetes

• Heart disease

• Asthma

• Epilepsy

What personal tragedy did Roosevelt face in 1884?

• His wife and mother died on the same day

• He lost his first election

• He suffered a severe illness

• His father passed away

What was the name of the volunteer cavalry unit formed by Roosevelt during the Spanish-American War?

• Minutemen

• Green Berets

• Rough Riders

• Buffalo Soldiers

Which famous saying is attributed to Theodore Roosevelt?

• I have a dream

• Speak softly, and carry a big stick

• Ask not what your country can do for you

• The only thing we have to fear is fear itself

For what achievement did Roosevelt win the Nobel Peace Prize?

• Ending World War I

• Negotiating peace between Russia and Japan

• Founding the League of Nations

• Establishing the United Nations

What was the 'Square Deal' associated with Roosevelt's presidency?

• A foreign policy initiative

• A series of economic reforms

• A conservation program

• A military strategy

How did the 'Teddy bear' get its name?

• Roosevelt's favorite childhood toy

• A bear Roosevelt refused to shoot

• A nickname given to Roosevelt by his friends

• A bear that saved Roosevelt's life

What was the name of the political party Roosevelt formed for his 1912 presidential campaign?

• Progressive Party

• Reform Party

• Liberty Party

• Bull Moose Party

Which of the following was NOT a first for Theodore Roosevelt?

• First president to fly in an airplane

• First president to appear on television

• First president to own a car

• First president to have a telephone in his home

Where is Theodore Roosevelt memorialized alongside other famous presidents?

• The Statue of Liberty

• The White House

• Mount Rushmore

• The Lincoln Memorial