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Colorado History Trivia Quiz

Even non-Coloradans have a chance here. Good Luck.

A multiple-choice quiz by whocares9989. Estimated time: 5 mins.

Author
whocares9989

Time
5 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
114,636

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Difficult

Avg Score
5 / 10

Plays
1944

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Question 1 of 10

1. Alfred Packer is a notorious figure from Colorado's past. He was convicted and sentenced to death in 1883 for: Hint

repeat offenses

manslaughter

cannibalism

chronic alcoholism

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Question 2 of 10

2. Colorado was selected to host the 1976 Winter Olympics. They were never held in Colorado. Why? Hint

The Broncos would not allow others to use their stadium.

U.S. protests over the Soviet invasion of Afghanistan.

Colorado voters refused to foot the bill

There was not enough snow.

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Question 3 of 10

3. Of the peak(s) in the Southern Rocky Mountains over 14,000 feet high, Colorado has: Hint

all 54 of them

roughly 50% of them

the only one

none of them

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Question 4 of 10

4. The 1st Regiment of Colorado Volunteers fought: Hint

the English in the War of 1812

for the Confederacy during the Civil War

for the Union during the Civil War

for Iraq during the Persian Gulf War

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Question 5 of 10

5. When a National Hockey League franchise first moved to Denver, from where did it move? Hint

Minnesota

Kansas City

Winnipeg

Quebec

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Question 6 of 10

6. Colorado entered the Union as the 38th state in: Hint

1876

1859

1803

1909

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Question 7 of 10

7. The highest mountain in Colorado is ... ? Hint

Long's Peak

Pike's Peak

Mt. McKinley

Mt. Elbert

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Question 8 of 10

8. From 1682-1803 much of present day Colorado was claimed (but not actually admininistered) by which of these European countries? Hint

England

Mexico

Spain

Portugal

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Question 9 of 10

9. Another country which laid claim to all or part of present day Colorado was _____? Hint

Texas

Russia

Canada

The former Soviet Union

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Question 10 of 10

10. In November of 1864, U.S. troops attacked a Cheyenne indian camp killing 200 - mostly women and children. This sad day in Colorado history is known as: Hint

The Battle of the Little Bighorn

The Sand Creek massacre

The Wounded Knee massacre

The Ludlow incident

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Alfred Packer is a notorious figure from Colorado's past. He was convicted and sentenced to death in 1883 for:

Answer: manslaughter

Early in the winter of 1874, Alfred Packer became snowbound along with five others. His traveling companions either succumbed to the cold or were murdered by Alfred who claimed self-defense. For nearly two months, Alfred survived by eating their remains. Though he is often thought of as a convicted cannibal, it was killing his fellow travelers that landed him in prison.

Originally, Alfred was convicted of murder but the charges were reduced to manslaughter on appeal and the death sentence was commuted.

2. Colorado was selected to host the 1976 Winter Olympics. They were never held in Colorado. Why?

Answer: Colorado voters refused to foot the bill

3. Of the peak(s) in the Southern Rocky Mountains over 14,000 feet high, Colorado has:

Answer: all 54 of them

For more information see: www.colorado.gov

4. The 1st Regiment of Colorado Volunteers fought:

Answer: for the Union during the Civil War

There were approximately 4,000 Union volunteers.

5. When a National Hockey League franchise first moved to Denver, from where did it move?

Answer: Kansas City

The Kansas City Scouts moved to Denver in the late 1970's and became the Colorado Rockies. In 1983, the Colorado Rockies moved to New Jersey to become the New Jersey Devils. The Quebec Nordiques moved to Denver in 1995 becoming the Colorado Avalanche - Denver's 2nd NHL franchise.

6. Colorado entered the Union as the 38th state in:

Answer: 1876

Colorado became a state as the U.S. celebrated its centennial year (Declaration of Independence signed in 1776).

7. The highest mountain in Colorado is ... ?

Answer: Mt. Elbert

At 14,433 feet.

8. From 1682-1803 much of present day Colorado was claimed (but not actually admininistered) by which of these European countries?

Answer: Spain

It was also claimed by France and sold to the U.S. with the Louisiana Purchase of 1803.

9. Another country which laid claim to all or part of present day Colorado was _____?

Answer: Texas

Texas was its own republic beginning in 1836 and laid claim to a narrow strip of mountain territory extending northward to the 42nd parallel. The U.S. purchased this claim from Texas in 1850.
Mexico also claimed parts of Colorado up to 1848 when Mexico ceded its claims to the U.S.

10. In November of 1864, U.S. troops attacked a Cheyenne indian camp killing 200 - mostly women and children. This sad day in Colorado history is known as:

Answer: The Sand Creek massacre

Neither the Battle of the Little Bighorn nor Wounded Knee occured in Colorado. The Ludlow incident (massacre) involved striking coal miners.

Source: Author whocares9989

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