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Civil War Expert? Trivia Quiz

Are you an expert? Do you know about the Civil War? There's only one way to find out.

A multiple-choice quiz by bryenjarrett. Estimated time: 3 mins.

Author
bryenjarrett

Time
3 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
259,448

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
6 / 10

Plays
3935

Awards
Top 35% Quiz

Last 3 plays: Guest 71 (10/10), curdman (7/10), Guest 136 (7/10).

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Question 1 of 10

1. What was the most famous howitzer of the Civil War? Hint

Hitler

Napoleon

Big Bertha

Little John

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Question 2 of 10

2. The battle cry for the Union army was "On to Virginia".

True

False

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Question 3 of 10

3. What date was the 1st Battle of Manassas? Hint

March 15, 1863

July 21, 1861

June 9, 1865

May 9, 1865

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Question 4 of 10

4. This woman was a spy for the Confederate army, and was credited for the victory at Manassas. Hint

Susan Redman

Sara Thomas

Rose Greenhow

Joan Grant

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Question 5 of 10

5. What was the first battle between two ironclads? Hint

USS Monitor v. CSS Virginia

USS Congress v. CSS Monitor

USS Minnesota v. CSS Congress

USS Minnesota v. CSS Virginia

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Question 6 of 10

6. What play was Lincoln watching when he was assassinated? Hint

Hamlet

Our American Cousin

The Wizard of Oz

Romeo and Juliet

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Question 7 of 10

7. McClellan used prisoners-of-war to protect his men from land mines.

True

False

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Question 8 of 10

8. What was the name of the battle fought in Richmond? Hint

Seven Days' Battle

Battle of Fair Oaks

Battle of Bull Run

Gettysburg

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Question 9 of 10

9. What was another name for the Battle of Sharpsburg? Hint

Battle of Antietam

Battle of Fredricksburg

Battle of Chancellorsville

Gettysburg

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Question 10 of 10

10. What three things did Stuart take from General John Pope after the 2nd Battle of Manassas? Hint

Battle plans, food, money

Pope's uniform, money, battle plans

Food, clothing, weapons

Pope's uniform, weapons, food

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. What was the most famous howitzer of the Civil War?

Answer: Napoleon

In 1853 the French Army introduced a 12 pounder field gun, named after Napoleon III, that revolutionized field artillery. America developed the howitzer very closley to the French version.

2. The battle cry for the Union army was "On to Virginia".

Answer: False

The Confederate capital was originally Montgomery, AL; but it was moved to Richmond, VA.

3. What date was the 1st Battle of Manassas?

Answer: July 21, 1861

People believed this would be the only battle of the war, they brought blankets and the families in the towns had picnics to watch the men fight.

4. This woman was a spy for the Confederate army, and was credited for the victory at Manassas.

Answer: Rose Greenhow

She was eventually sent to Europe to help the Confederate army. She drowned on her way back, because she had $2,000 (in coin) sewn into her dress.

5. What was the first battle between two ironclads?

Answer: USS Monitor v. CSS Virginia

The Union burned down the Norfolk, VA naval base, to prevent the Confederates from taking control of it. They didn't know that they hadn't completely destroyed all their Union naval ships. The USS Merrimac was taken by the Confederates and they repaired it, renaming it the CSS Virginia.

6. What play was Lincoln watching when he was assassinated?

Answer: Our American Cousin

When John Wilkes Booth jumped from the area where he had shot Lincoln, onto the stage he actually broke his leg, but kept running.

7. McClellan used prisoners-of-war to protect his men from land mines.

Answer: True

The Confederates thought they had the Union cornered with the mines, but McClellan outwitted them and used their men.

8. What was the name of the battle fought in Richmond?

Answer: Battle of Fair Oaks

The Confederates lost and McClellan could have attacked them and destroyed their army, but he chose to wait for a month and Lee then took control of the Army of Northern Virginia.

9. What was another name for the Battle of Sharpsburg?

Answer: Battle of Antietam

After the Battle, the Union Army intercepted Lee's future plans, but once again McClelland waited for 18 hours.

10. What three things did Stuart take from General John Pope after the 2nd Battle of Manassas?

Answer: Pope's uniform, money, battle plans

Pope took Stuart's hat, which he loved greatly. Stuart agreed to return Pope's uniform if he gave him his hat back. Pope refused.

Source: Author bryenjarrett

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