Question 1
Who became the first president of the United States in 1789?
- George Washington
- James Madison
- Thomas Jefferson
- John Adams
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George Washington
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Historical Figures trivia quiz
Think you know Historical Figures? Prove it against a real opponent. QuizDown has over 120 Historical Figures questions, from easy to expert, and you’re matched with a real player who gets the same seven.
What the Historical Figures questions cover
- Ancient Greece
- Abolition
- Byzantium
- Haitian Revolution
- Ottoman Empire
- Roman Empire
- Ancient Egypt
- Civil Rights
- Ethiopia
- Exploration
- French Empire
- Indian Independence
Try three Historical Figures questions
Question 2
Which leader delivered the 1963 "I Have a Dream" speech in Washington, D.C.?
- Rosa Parks
- Martin Luther King Jr.
- Frederick Douglass
- Malcolm X
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Martin Luther King Jr.
Question 3
Which Egyptian ruler was famous for her relationships with Julius Caesar and Mark Antony?
- Boudica
- Nefertiti
- Cleopatra
- Hatshepsut
Show the answer
Cleopatra
In a real match you’d have ten seconds for each, and faster right answers score more.
How a Historical Figures match works
- Seven rounds. The same seven Historical Figures questions for you and your opponent.
- Ten seconds each. A right answer in two seconds scores 20; at the buzzer, 11.
- The last round counts double. It’s never over until it’s over.
Your Historical Figures ranking is its own: climb it without your other topics dragging you down.