Benjamin Franklin's Contributions and Inventions
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History, Science, English
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4th - 5th Grade
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Practice Problem
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Hard
Patricia Brown
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10 questions
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What was one of Benjamin Franklin's roles in colonial America?
He was a professional athlete.
He was a newspaper owner.
He was a renowned chef.
He was a famous actor.
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What did Franklin invent to help him swim faster as a child?
A motorized boat
Swim paddles and fins
A diving suit
A water scooter
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which invention by Franklin helped people read books on high shelves?
The book elevator
The reading pole
The book ladder
The library chair
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What was Franklin's advice for maintaining good health?
Eating only meat
Avoiding all fruits
Exercising and drinking water
Sleeping all day
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What was one of Franklin's contributions to weather science?
He measured the speed of sound.
He invented the thermometer.
He created the first weather forecasts.
He discovered the ozone layer.
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What did Franklin use to prove that lightning is electricity?
A silk kite and key
A wooden pole
A metal rod
A glass jar
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What was the purpose of Franklin's lightning rod?
To decorate buildings
To create electricity
To safely direct lightning to the ground
To attract more lightning
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