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Life on the Wabash Trivia Quiz

Life on the Wabash will look at a variety of questions associated with the area of the Wabash River from its headwaters to its confluence with the Ohio River.

A multiple-choice quiz by mmaryj. Estimated time: 4 mins.

Author
mmaryj

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
388,465

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
7 / 10

Plays
215

One at a Time - Single Page - Timed Game

Question 1 of 10

1. Let's begin with a look at the Wabash River. The source of the riveris in Mercer County, Ohio, near the location of Fort Recovery. The river travels for approximately 500 miles before it empties into the Ohio River. Where is the mouth of the Wabash River located? Hint

Near Shawneetown, Illinois

Mt. Vernon, Indiana

Terre Haute, Indiana

Carmi, Illinois

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Question 2 of 10

2. Now that we have established the headwaters of the Wabash, let's get down to business. During the Revolutionary War the Wabash river was an important waterway for the British. They held Fort Sackville which was located on the Wabash. What present day town was Fort Sackville located near? Hint

Terre Haute, Indiana

Vincennes, Indiana

Shawneetown, Illinois

New Harmony, Indiana

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Question 3 of 10

3. Did the Wabash-Erie Canal system at one time connect with the Ohio River at Evansville, Indiana?

Yes

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Question 4 of 10

4. The industry of harvesting mussels along the Wabash River near Vincennes,Indiana was a thriving business in the early 1900's. What was the purpose of harvesting mussels. Think of the daughter of Eugene H. Krab. Hint

Use of shells in concrete manufacturing

Freshwater pearls

An inexpensive alternative to shipping oysters to the Mid West

Use in the making of patent medicine

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Question 5 of 10

5. The name Wabash was the English spelling for the French Ouabache. The French name was from the Miami-Illinois name Waapaahsiiki. What is the meaning of Waapaahsiiki? Hint

It shines white

Waters of the sea

Dark water

River of many battles

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Question 6 of 10

6. Was the battle of Tippecanoe fought on or near the shores of the Wabash river?

Yes

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Question 7 of 10

7. Early inhabitants of the area near the confluence of the Wabash and Ohio rivers were of the Mississippian culture. What is the distinguished feature common to their sites. The answer will remind you of a delectable bite of coconut and chocolate. Hint

Protective stone walls

Practice of cannibalism

Building of wood longhouse

Mounds

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Question 8 of 10

8. New Harmony, Indiana a quaint small town on the lower Wabash River became home to a religious community during the early 1800's. Founded by Johann Rapp in 1814, this utopian community was a group who broke away from the Lutheran church in Germany. What was the name of members of this community called? Hint

Shakers

Harmonites or Rappites

Utopians

Johannites

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Question 9 of 10

9. What was considered to be the reason for the end of the Harmonites? Hint

Practice of celibacy by a majority of members

Many members joined the Mormon Church

They merged into the Quaker society

Strict lifestyle caused many families to leave

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Question 10 of 10

10. Is "On the Banks of the Wabash, Far Away" the state song of Indiana?

Yes

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

Answer: Near Shawneetown, Illinois

Shawneetown, Illinois is a historic Illinois river town. It dates back to the early days of the Illinois Territory and of settlements along the Ohio River. Remember the oddity that the Bank of Shawneetown turned down a loan to some little known settlement in northern Illinois. That settlement became Chicago.

Answer: Vincennes, Indiana

Fort Sackville is located on the bank of the Wabash River near Terre Haute, Indiana. The fort was captured by George Rogers Clark on his trek to Fort Kaskaskia.

3. Did the Wabash-Erie Canal system at one time connect with the Ohio River at Evansville, Indiana?

Answer: Yes

This small branch of the Wabash-Erie connected with great area to the waters of the Ohio River. The branch through Vanderberg County, Indiana was not completed until 1853. Due to such a late completion, this proved to be unprofitable due to railroad development. East of Evansville exits on interstate 64 is a sign marking the Wabash-Erie canal. Today it appears as a small drainage ditch.

Answer: Freshwater pearls

Freshwater pearls were fashionable for use in costume jewelry and as well as used in the garment industry. Freshwater pearls were used in many items from a broach to the tip of a hat pin. The remaining shells were used for mother of pearl buttons.

5. The name Wabash was the English spelling for the French Ouabache. The French name was from the Miami-Illinois name Waapaahsiiki. What is the meaning of Waapaahsiiki?

Answer: It shines white

It shines white is one translation. Others have included pure white and water over white stones. All names are from the Miami language.

6. Was the battle of Tippecanoe fought on or near the shores of the Wabash river?

Answer: Yes

The battle of Tippecanoe was fought near the confluence of the Tippecanoe River and the Wabash River. This battle was fought between the American forces and the Native Americans for the purpose of land for American expansion. This battle was famous for the leaders on both sides.

The Americans were led by William Henry Harrison and the Native Americans by Tecumseh. Tecumseh along with his brother Tenskwatawa, known as The Prophet, were leaders of the Confederacy of Native Americans. The 'curse of Tecumseh' comes from this battle.

Answer: Mounds

The Mississippian culture are also referred to as "mound builders". This culture covered an area from Florida west to the Mississippi and from the Gulf of Mexico north to the great lakes. The Mississippian era flourished from approximately 800 to about 1600 CE, the exception being the Natchez which saw European colonization.

Answer: Harmonites or Rappites

New Harmony, named for the Harmonites started in 1814 as a utopian society. They flourished through the early to mid 1800's dwindling in the late 1800's. Their last member died in 1905. Some of the building have been reconstructed and are now part of the New Harmony Historic District.

9. What was considered to be the reason for the end of the Harmonites?

Answer: Practice of celibacy by a majority of members

Celibacy was practised by a majority of the Harmonite members eventually decreasing the number of membership. There was also a break away by some of the membership, but celibacy is the reason most often cited.

10. Is "On the Banks of the Wabash, Far Away" the state song of Indiana?

Answer: Yes

This song by Paul Dresser, first published in 1897, was adopted by the Indiana General Assembly as the state song in 1913. In 1923 a movie was made, based on the lyrics.

Source: Author mmaryj

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