History Riddles for Kids (Fun Facts with a Twist!)

I was the first president of the United States, and I never told a lie (at least in stories). Who am I?

I’m tall, made of stone, and have the face of a U.S. president. You can find me in Washington D.C. What am I?

I sailed the ocean blue in 1492. Who am I?

I have a bell with a crack, and I live in Philadelphia. What am I?

I ruled Egypt as a queen, and people still talk about my beauty and power. Who am I?

I flew across the Atlantic Ocean solo in 1927. Who am I?

I ended slavery in the U.S. and wore a tall hat. Who am I?

I hid in an attic during World War II and wrote a famous diary. Who am I?

I’m an ancient city made of stone, sitting high in the Andes Mountains. What am I?

I carry a torch and wear a crown, and I stand tall in New York Harbor. What am I?

You use me to learn about the past. I'm full of stories, maps, and photos that last. What am I?

I was built to protect China, and I’m really, really long. What am I?