First President of the United States and Revolutionary War general. Play the George Washington trivia quiz solo to sharpen your knowledge, or challenge a friend head-to-head in Trivia Tango — every question comes with an explanation so you learn as you play. Questions span every level, from easy warm-ups to expert-level stumpers, so there's a real challenge here however much you already know.
A mix of easy, medium and hard — questions run from warm-up to expert, so there's a real challenge at every level. Think you know the answers? Play to find out.
The first president took office in this year, marking the beginning of the American presidency.
Difficulty: EasyThe first president's personal valet and enslaved companion throughout the Revolutionary War was freed in his will.
Difficulty: MediumThis Maryland regiment's heroic stand at the Battle of Long Island allowed the Continental Army to escape annihilation.
Difficulty: HardThe Potomac River estate where America's first president lived and is now buried draws millions of visitors annually.
Difficulty: EasyThis 1754 skirmish led by the young Virginia militia officer inadvertently helped spark a global conflict.
Difficulty: MediumThis Virginia planter managed the first president's estate and convinced him to build a whiskey distillery.
Difficulty: HardThe first president commanded American forces for this many years during the Revolutionary War.
Difficulty: EasyThis Pennsylvania location served as the Continental Army's main encampment during the winter of 1779-80, even harsher than Valley Forge.
Difficulty: Medium