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Famous Historic Battles Trivia Quiz

How well do you know your historic battles? Let's find out!

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

Author
mrbell

Time
3 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
279,003

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
8 / 10

Plays
7171

Awards
Top 35% Quiz

Last 3 plays: Guest 209 (9/10), Guest 184 (9/10), Guest 139 (6/10).

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Question 1 of 10

1. The Battle of Tippecanoe ended with William Henry Harrison's troops destroying:
Hint

Prophetstown

Port Wolf

Madisonville

Chapultepec

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Question 2 of 10

2. Who fired the "shot heard 'round the world" that began the Battle of Lexington and Concord? Hint

Francois Marion

The identity of the person is not known

Paul Revere

William Howe

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Question 3 of 10

3. In what year and state was the Battle of Bull Run fought? Hint

New Jersey in 1849

Georgia in 1753

Virginia in 1861

Massachusetts in 1857

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Question 4 of 10

4. The Battle of San Jacinto was fought over: Hint

A charter from Maine

New laws

Independence from Mexico

Land

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Question 5 of 10

5. The Battle of Bunker Hill was the first major battle of the: Hint

French and Indian War

American Revolution

Great Awakening

Green Mountain Wars

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Question 6 of 10

6. How long did the Battle of Gettysburg last? Hint

Half a day

Three days

One month

One week

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Question 7 of 10

7. When was the Battle of Cowpens? Hint

1611

1781

1712

1789

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Question 8 of 10

8. Who was forced to surrender at the Battle of Yorktown? Hint

The French

The British

The Spaniards

The Dutch

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Question 9 of 10

9. When was the Battle of Saratoga? Hint

1712

1749

1777

1862

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Question 10 of 10

10. Where was the Battle of Shiloh fought?
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Tennessee

Georgia

Ohio

Delaware

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. The Battle of Tippecanoe ended with William Henry Harrison's troops destroying:

Answer: Prophetstown

The Battle of Tippecanoe occurred in 1811 when William Henry Harrison's soldiers marched across Tippecanoe Creek. In the end, Prophetstown was destroyed.

2. Who fired the "shot heard 'round the world" that began the Battle of Lexington and Concord?

Answer: The identity of the person is not known

The Battles of Lexington and Concord were fought between colonists and Redcoats.

3. In what year and state was the Battle of Bull Run fought?

Answer: Virginia in 1861

The Battle of Bull Run was the first major battle of the Civil War, and was fought in Virginia in 1861.

4. The Battle of San Jacinto was fought over:

Answer: Independence from Mexico

The Battle of San Jacinto lasted only 18 minutes, and followed the siege of the Alamo.

5. The Battle of Bunker Hill was the first major battle of the:

Answer: American Revolution

The Battle of Bunker Hill left 1,000 Redcoats dead or dying. The Green Mountain Wars is fictitious.

6. How long did the Battle of Gettysburg last?

Answer: Three days

The Battle of Gettysburg was a key battle and left more than 50,000 casualties (dead, wounded, and missing in action).

7. When was the Battle of Cowpens?

Answer: 1781

This famous battle was fought between the British and the Americans in 1781. This was fought in South Carolina, and it ended with the Americans enjoying an important victory over their British rivals.

8. Who was forced to surrender at the Battle of Yorktown?

Answer: The British

The Battle of Yorktown was the final battle of the Revolution.

9. When was the Battle of Saratoga?

Answer: 1777

This battle was the first major American victory of the Revolution.

10. Where was the Battle of Shiloh fought?

Answer: Tennessee

This battle ended in a Union victory. It was one of the bloodiest battles of the Civil War.

Source: Author mrbell

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