Famous Speeches
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Who said 'I have a dream that my four little children will one day live in a nation where they will not be judged by the color of their skin'?
About Famous Speeches
Famous Speeches is a free general knowledge quiz with 15 multiple-choice questions with a mix of 6 easy, 6 medium, 3 hard questions. Match famous quotes and speeches to their speakers — how well do you know history's greatest orators? A typical run takes about 7 minutes, hints are always one tap away, and your streak ticks up the first time you finish a game on a given day.
A few sample questions
1. Who said 'I have a dream that my four little children will one day live in a nation where they will not be judged by the color of their skin'?
Answer: Martin Luther King Jr.
Martin Luther King Jr. delivered his iconic 'I Have a Dream' speech at the March on Washington on August 28, 1963.
2. Who declared 'The only thing we have to fear is fear itself'?
Answer: Franklin D. Roosevelt
FDR spoke these words during his first inaugural address on March 4, 1933, during the depths of the Great Depression.
3. Who said 'Ask not what your country can do for you — ask what you can do for your country'?
Answer: John F. Kennedy
JFK delivered this famous line during his inaugural address on January 20, 1961.
4. Who said 'We shall fight on the beaches, we shall fight on the landing grounds... we shall never surrender'?
Answer: Winston Churchill
Winston Churchill delivered this defiant speech to Parliament on June 4, 1940, after the evacuation of Dunkirk.
5. Who proclaimed 'That's one small step for man, one giant leap for mankind'?
Answer: Neil Armstrong
Neil Armstrong spoke these words as he became the first person to walk on the Moon on July 20, 1969.
Things you'll learn along the way
- Ronald Reagan made this demand at the Berlin Wall on June 12, 1987. The wall came down two years later in 1989.
- Patrick Henry delivered this impassioned plea for American independence in 1775, helping convince Virginia to join the Revolution.
- Julius Caesar reportedly said this in 47 BC after a quick victory at the Battle of Zela.
Frequently asked questions
How many questions are in Famous Speeches?
Famous Speeches has 15 multiple-choice questions. Each one has four answer options and an explanation that appears after you answer, so you learn something even when you miss.
Is Famous Speeches free to play?
Yes. The entire SeniorBrainGames catalog — including Famous Speeches — is free, with no sign-up required, no time limits, and no ads on top of the game. It also works offline once the page has loaded once.
How long does Famous Speeches take?
Most players finish Famous Speeches in about 7 minutes. You can pause between questions, replay it as often as you like, and there is no penalty for taking your time — answers are explained after you submit them.
What's a good follow-up after Famous Speeches?
If you enjoyed this general knowledge quiz, try the Daily Challenge — five rotating questions, refreshed every 24 hours, that count toward your streak. You can also use the Surprise Me button on the homepage to land on a different game type for variety.
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