Jimmy Carter: From Peanut Farmer to Peace Advocate
Did you know the 39th President of the United States, Jimmy Carter, grew up on a peanut farm in Georgia? Before becoming president, Carter was a farmer, which is quite different from most presidents! During his presidency from 1977 to 1981, Carter worked hard for peace and human rights. A key moment was the Camp David Accords, where he helped Egypt and Israel agree to peace. After his presidency, Carter didn't just relax. He continued helping people and working for peace, which led to him winning the Nobel Peace Prize in 2002. Even as a former president, Carter stayed true to his roots and went back to his Georgia farm.
Question 1
What was Jimmy Carter's profession before becoming president?
Lawyer
Doctor
Teacher
Farmer
Explanation. Jimmy Carter was a farmer before he became the 39th president of the United States
Engineer
Question 2
Which peace prize did Jimmy Carter win in 2002?
Pulitzer Prize
Nobel Peace Prize
Explanation. Jimmy Carter won the Nobel Peace Prize in 2002
Gandhi Peace Prize
World Peace Prize
Joliot-Curie Peace Prize
Question 3
What did Jimmy Carter do after his presidency?
He retired
He became a teacher
He continued to work for peace and human rights
Explanation. After his presidency, Carter continued helping people and working for peace
He started a business
He joined the military
Question 4
Jimmy Carter helped broker peace between which two countries during his presidency?
USA and Russia
China and Japan
Egypt and Israel
Explanation. A key moment of Carter's presidency was the Camp David Accords, where he helped Egypt and Israel agree to peace
North Korea and South Korea
India and Pakistan
Question 5
Where did Jimmy Carter grow up?
On a cotton farm in Alabama
In a city in California
On a peanut farm in Georgia
Explanation. Jimmy Carter grew up on a peanut farm in Georgia
In a suburban area in New York
On a corn farm in Iowa
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