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Quiz about Battle of Pittsburg Landing Tennessee

Battle of Pittsburg Landing, Tennessee Quiz

The Battle of Pittsburg Landing which occurred on April 6-7, 1862 was one of the worst battles in the western theatre. More casualties were sustained during this two day battle than in any other battle previously fought in North America.

A multiple-choice quiz by OldBedfordNo1. Estimated time: 5 mins.

Author
OldBedfordNo1

Time
5 mins

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Multiple Choice

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314,968

Updated
Dec 03 21

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Question 1 of 10

1. What two Union generals associated with the Battle of Pittsburg Landing died at the Cherry Mansion in Savannah, Tennessee, following the battle? Hint

C. F. Smith and W. H. L. Wallace

W. S. Smith and W. H. L. Wallace

C. F. Smith and Lew Wallace

Everett Peabody and Lew Wallace

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Question 2 of 10

2. What former Vice President of the United States commanded the Reserve Corps of the Army of the Mississippi at Pittsburg Landing? Hint

Joseph C. Breckenridge

James C. Breckenridge

Robert Jefferson Breckenridge

John C. Breckinridge

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Question 3 of 10

3. What two future U. S. Presidents commanded troops at the Battle of Pittsburg Landing? Hint

Grant and Hayes

Garfield and McKinley

Grant and McKinley

Grant and Garfield

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Question 4 of 10

4. What Colorado River explorer and director of the U. S. Geological Survey was captain of an artillery battery at Pittsburg Landing? Hint

Captain Andrew Hickenlooper

Captain John Wesley Powell

Captain Edward McAllister

Captain Everett Peabody

5. Brigadier General William "Bull" Nelson commanded the 4th Division of the Army of the Ohio at the Battle of Pittsburg Landing. He was killed in Louisville, Kentucky on September 29, 1862. Who killed him? Hint

Jefferson F. Davis

Benjamin M. Prentiss

Nathan B. Forrest

Jefferson C. Davis

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Question 6 of 10

6. What three streams protected the flanks of the Union Army at Pittsburg Landing? Hint

Lick Creek, Shiloh Branch and Owl Creek

SHiloh Branch, Dill branch and the Tennessee River

Snake Creek, Owl Creek and the Tennessee River

Lick Creek, Snake Creek and Owl Creek

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Question 7 of 10

7. What former Episcopal Bishop commanded the First Army Corps, Army of the Mississippi at Pittsburg Landing? Hint

Lucius Polk

Leonidas Polk

Patrick Cleburne

William Hardee

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Question 8 of 10

8. Where were the first shots of the Battle of Pittaburg Landing fired at 4:55 a.m. on April 6, 1862? Hint

Spain Field

Old Sarah Bell Cotton Field

Rhea Field

Fraley Field

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Question 9 of 10

9. What was the largest artillery piece in Grant's Last Line at Pittsburg Landing? Hint

3 inch Rodman Rifle

12 pound Napoleon

24 pound Siege Gun

20 pound Parrots

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Question 10 of 10

10. When was the Shiloh National Military Park (at Pittsburg Landing) established by Act of Congress? Hint

1898

1875

1866

1894

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. What two Union generals associated with the Battle of Pittsburg Landing died at the Cherry Mansion in Savannah, Tennessee, following the battle?

Answer: C. F. Smith and W. H. L. Wallace

C. F. Smith and W. H. L. Wallace died at the Cherry Mansion in Savannah, Tennessee. Wallace died on April 10, 1862 after being mortally wounded near the Hornet's Nest on April 6 and Smith died on April 25, 1862 from infection in a leg he had scraped getting out of a boat.

2. What former Vice President of the United States commanded the Reserve Corps of the Army of the Mississippi at Pittsburg Landing?

Answer: John C. Breckinridge

John C. Breckinridge was Vice President of the United States in the Buchanan Administration. He ran for president in 1860. When Kentucky stayed in the Union Breckenridge joined the Confederate Army as a Brigadier General.

3. What two future U. S. Presidents commanded troops at the Battle of Pittsburg Landing?

Answer: Grant and Garfield

Grant commanded the Army of the Tennessee at the Battle of Pittsburg Landing and Garfield was a brigade commander in Buell's Army of the Ohio.

4. What Colorado River explorer and director of the U. S. Geological Survey was captain of an artillery battery at Pittsburg Landing?

Answer: Captain John Wesley Powell

Powell commanded Battery "F" 2nd Illinois Light Artillery at Pittsburg Landing. He lost an arm from wounds received during the battle but later went on to explore the Colorado River and the Grand Canyon and became director of the U. S. Geological Survey.

Answer: Jefferson C. Davis

Union Brigadier General Jefferson C. Davis shot and killed Nelson at the Galt House in St. Louis on September 29, 1862. Davis was never tried for the offense. He later went on to command troops in the March to the Sea and the Carolina Campaign.

6. What three streams protected the flanks of the Union Army at Pittsburg Landing?

Answer: Lick Creek, Snake Creek and Owl Creek

Lick Creek, Snake Creek and Owl Creek protected the flanks of the Union Army from attack at Pittsburg Landing. Lick Creek empties into the Tennessee River about two miles above Pittsburg Landing. Owl Creek flows into Snake Creek which empties into the Tennessee Rive about one mile below Pittsburg Landing.

7. What former Episcopal Bishop commanded the First Army Corps, Army of the Mississippi at Pittsburg Landing?

Answer: Leonidas Polk

Leonidas Polk was an Episcopal Bishop in Louisiana before the Civil War. He commanded the First Army Corps, Army of the Mississippi at Pittsburg Landing. he was killed by a cannon ball at Pine Mountain Georgia, June 14, 1864.

8. Where were the first shots of the Battle of Pittaburg Landing fired at 4:55 a.m. on April 6, 1862?

Answer: Fraley Field

The first shots of the Battle of Pittsburg Landing were fired at Fraley Field when the 25th Missouri (Union) was fired upon by the 3rd Mississippi (Confederate).

9. What was the largest artillery piece in Grant's Last Line at Pittsburg Landing?

Answer: 24 pound Siege Gun

The largest artillery piece placed in Grant's Last Line at Pittsburg Landing were 24 pound Siege guns. The guns belonged to Battery "B" 2nd Illinois Light Artillery. They were brought ashore by Colonel J. D. Webster, Grant's Chief of Staff and placed in line near Pittsburg Landing.

10. When was the Shiloh National Military Park (at Pittsburg Landing) established by Act of Congress?

Answer: 1894

Shiloh National Military Park was established by Act of Congress on December 27, 1894. The park was established so armies of the southwest could commemorate the history of one of their major battles.

Source: Author OldBedfordNo1

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