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The Liberty Bell Trivia Quiz

The Liberty Bell is one of the most popular US symbols. The actual bell can still be seen today in Philadelphia. How much do you know about this important part of US history?

A multiple-choice quiz by mementoflash. Estimated time: 5 mins.

Author
mementoflash

Time
5 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
226,469

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Tough

Avg Score
5 / 10

Plays
1066

Last 3 plays: Guest 166 (6/10), MK240V (3/10), Guest 69 (4/10).

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Question 1 of 10

1. Supposedly the bell was rung on July 8, 1776 to announce what? Hint

Accension to the throne by King George III.

The Battle of Lexington and Concord.

The First Continental Congress.

The first public reading of the Declaration of Independence.

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Question 2 of 10

2. Right after the bell was first rung on March 10, 1753 it cracked. Two Philadelphia foundry workers were employed to melt down the bell and recast it so it could continue to ring. Who were these two men? Hint

John Pass & John Stow.

Thomas Leech & Edward Warner.

Robert Charles & Isaac Norris.

Benjamin Franklin & Thomas Paine.

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Question 3 of 10

3. What quote appears on the bell? Hint

"Proclaim liberty throughout all the Land unto all the inhabitants thereof."

"All men are created equal."

"Give me liberty or give me death."

"Listen to the joyful sound of this wonderful bell."

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Question 4 of 10

4. What word is misspelled on the bell? Hint

Philadelphia.

Colonies.

America.

Pennsylvania.

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Question 5 of 10

5. What was the name of the original name of the building in which the Liberty Bell was hung? Hint

Independence Hall.

Carpentors' Hall.

Philadelphia City Hall.

The Pennsylvania State House.

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Question 6 of 10

6. In October 1777, the British occupied Philadelphia. The American revolutionaries knew that the British would have melted the bell down to make cannons so they hid beforehand in what city? Hint

Wilimington, DE.

Baltimore, MD.

Camden, NJ.

Allentown, PA.

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Question 7 of 10

7. The bell's last ringing which completed the famous crack that it is known for today occured on __________ . Hint

Washington's birthday commemeration, February 22, 1846.

End of the War of 1812, February 17, 1815.

Deaths of Jefferson and Adams, July 4, 1826.

US 75th Aniversary, July 4, 1851.

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Question 8 of 10

8. What historic US movement was the first to adopt the bell as a symbol? Hint

The US women's suffragist movement.

The American colonial revolutionists.

The abolitionist movement.

The early Philadelphia historic society.

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Question 9 of 10

9. Who is credited with the first use of the name "Liberty Bell"? Hint

William Lloyd Garrison.

George Washington.

Abraham Lincoln.

Edgar Allen Poe.

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Question 10 of 10

10. Today a person may get close to the Liberty Bell housed in a small facilility on Market Street between 5th and 6th Streets in Philadelphia, PA. Who is the official owner of the Liberty Bell? Hint

The US federal government.

The city of Philadelphia.

The family of the bell's creator.

The State of Pennsylvania.

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Supposedly the bell was rung on July 8, 1776 to announce what?

Answer: The first public reading of the Declaration of Independence.

Although the Declaration of Independence was signed on July 4 it was not read in public until July 8. King George III was crowned in 1761, the First Continental Congress was in 1774, and the Battle of Lexington and Concord was in 1775; the bell was rung for these events also.

Answer: John Pass & John Stow.

For 36 pounds Pass & Stow added significant copper to the old bell in an attempt to make the new bell stronger. Both of their names now appear on the bell, two men accidentally placed in history.

3. What quote appears on the bell?

Answer: "Proclaim liberty throughout all the Land unto all the inhabitants thereof."

This is a quote from Leviticus 25:10. Most likely the bell was ordered in 1751 to commemorate the 50-year anniversary of the 1701 Pennsylvania Charter of Privileges by William Penn. This Charter was way ahead of its time in upholding democratic ideals.

4. What word is misspelled on the bell?

Answer: Pennsylvania.

On the bell, it is spelt "Pensylvania".

5. What was the name of the original name of the building in which the Liberty Bell was hung?

Answer: The Pennsylvania State House.

The original Pennsylvania State House still stands in Center City Philadelphia and is today known as Independence Hall.

6. In October 1777, the British occupied Philadelphia. The American revolutionaries knew that the British would have melted the bell down to make cannons so they hid beforehand in what city?

Answer: Allentown, PA.

It was hidden in Zion Reformed Church.

7. The bell's last ringing which completed the famous crack that it is known for today occured on __________ .

Answer: Washington's birthday commemeration, February 22, 1846.

It is fitting that the bell's last proper ringing was to honor the beloved father of the US.

8. What historic US movement was the first to adopt the bell as a symbol?

Answer: The abolitionist movement.

It was first used in 1837 for the New York Anti-Slavery Society.

9. Who is credited with the first use of the name "Liberty Bell"?

Answer: William Lloyd Garrison.

William Lloyd Garrison published an 1839 poem called "The Liberty Bell".

10. Today a person may get close to the Liberty Bell housed in a small facilility on Market Street between 5th and 6th Streets in Philadelphia, PA. Who is the official owner of the Liberty Bell?

Answer: The city of Philadelphia.

Although Philly owns the Liberty Bell, the US National Park Service maintains the Liberty Bell, its modern facility, and near by Independence Hall for all visitors to enjoy free of charge.

Let Freedom Ring!

Source: Author mementoflash

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