How old was Benjamin when he started working on his families farm?
Benjamin was 6 years old when he started to work in the fields of his families farm.
100
How old was Benjamin when he started building his own clock?
Benjamin was 20 years old when he started building his own clock.
100
What new skill did Benjamin learn from his friend George Ellicott?
George Ellicott Benjamin about surveying.
100
Give the definition of the word "skill".
The ability to do something.
100
In Africa Benjamin's grandfather had been a what?
Benjamin's grandfather had been a son of a King.
200
Who did Benjamin borrow books from when he was a young boy?
Benjamin borrow books from his school teacher.
200
How many years did it take Benjamin to complete his clock
It took Benjamin 2 years to complete his clock.
200
Besides teaching Benjamin how to survey, George also taught Benjamin about what other science?
George also taught Benjamin about astronomy.
200
Give the definition of the word "Capital".
The place were the government is located.
200
What type of farm did Benjamin's family own?
Benjamin's family owned a tobacco farm.
300
Who taught Benjamin to read and write?
His grandmother taught him how to read and write.
300
What type two types of instruments did Benjamin play?
Benjamin played the flute and violin.
300
How long did it take Benjamin to write his first almanac?
It took Benjamin four months to write his first almanac.
300
Give the definition of the word "Site".
A location or a place to build.
300
Why were Benjamin and his family better off than most black people during this time period?
Benjamin and his family were free and owned their own land. Most black people during this time were slaves.
400
What did Benjamin do late at night if he was not to sleepy from school or his daily chores?
Benjamin would stay up and read his school books.
400
After Benjamin's mother passed away, why did he find it harder than ever to find time to study?
After Benjamin's mother died he was left to do all the farm work on his own.
400
Why did Benjamin want to write an almanac?
Almanacs were very important in the 1700's. They gave people information about many different topics, such as for dates about planting and harvesting crops.
400
The science of studying the universe outside of Earth atmosphere.
The word is "Astronomy".
400
What important American leader did Benjamin send one of his almanac's to?
Benjamin sent a copy of his almanac to Thomas Jefferson.
500
What book did Benjamin's grandmother read to him by candle light when he was young?
She read the Bible to him.
500
How did Benjamin help the other farmers that lived nearby?
Benjamin helped the other farmers by teaching them how to weigh their crops and figure how much they were worth.
500
How many years in a row did Benjamin write his almanac?
Benjamin wrote a new almanac every year for six years.
500
A settlement formed by people who have come to a new land.
The word is "Colonies".
500
Why was surveying the capital a great honor for Benjamin?
It was a great honor for Benjamin because very few black people got a chance to do such important work at that time.