George Washington quiz worksheet for students to test their knowledge of his life and presidency.

George Washington quiz worksheet with multiple-choice questions about his presidency, birth year, home state, political party, and historical significance.

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1. George Washington was the ________ president of the United States.

- A. 2
- B. 3
- C. 1

✔ Correct Answer: C. 1
Explanation: George Washington was the first President of the United States, serving from 1789 to 1797.

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2. Which year did he come to power?

- A. 1801
- B. 1789
- C. 1920

✔ Correct Answer: B. 1789
Explanation: George Washington was inaugurated as President on April 30, 1789, marking the beginning of his first term.

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3. When was he born?

- A. 1732
- B. 1972
- C. 1415

✔ Correct Answer: A. 1732
Explanation: George Washington was born on February 22, 1732, in Westmoreland County, Virginia.

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4. Where was his home state?

- A. Massachusetts
- B. Lamar-Missouri
- C. Virginia

✔ Correct Answer: C. Virginia
Explanation: George Washington was born and lived most of his life in Virginia, including at Mount Vernon.

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5. He was the only president who was elected unanimously without objection.

- A. True
- B. False

✔ Correct Answer: A. True
Explanation: In both the 1788–1789 and 1792 elections, George Washington received all electoral votes, making him the only U.S. president ever elected unanimously.

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6. Which political party did he belong to?

- A. Democratic-Republican
- B. None
- C. Federalist democratic

✔ Correct Answer: B. None
Explanation: Although Washington supported many Federalist policies, he did not formally belong to any political party. He warned against political parties in his Farewell Address.

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7. How many terms of office did he make?

- A. 1
- B. 3
- C. 2

✔ Correct Answer: C. 2
Explanation: George Washington served two terms as President (1789–1797). He chose not to run for a third term, setting a precedent followed by later presidents until Franklin D. Roosevelt.

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8. Army officers made a movement to make him the king of the United States.

- A. True
- B. False

✔ Correct Answer: A. True
Explanation: After the Revolutionary War, some army officers did propose that Washington become king, but he rejected the idea and insisted on a republican form of government.

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9. George Washington accepted to become the King of the United States.

- A. True
- B. False

✔ Correct Answer: B. False
Explanation: Despite pressure and admiration, Washington refused to become king and upheld the principles of democracy.

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10. He was the author of declaration of independence.

- A. True
- B. False

✔ Correct Answer: B. False
Explanation: The Declaration of Independence was primarily written by Thomas Jefferson, not George Washington. Washington was a military leader during the Revolution.

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11. He was attributed as first in war, first in peace and first in the heart of his countrymen by General H Lee.

- A. True
- B. False

✔ Correct Answer: A. True
Explanation: This famous quote is attributed to General Henry "Light Horse Harry" Lee, who said:
> *"First in war, first in peace, and first in the hearts of his countrymen."*
This tribute was delivered at Washington’s funeral in 1799.

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