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Legendary American Indians Trivia Quiz

A look at some of the legendary American Indians of bygone days. All choices are actual Indians.

A multiple-choice quiz by robert362. Estimated time: 3 mins.

Author
robert362

Time
3 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
70,874

Updated
Oct 21 22

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
6 / 10

Plays
3956

Awards
Top 35% Quiz

Last 3 plays: Guest 174 (7/10), Guest 142 (10/10), Guest 90 (10/10).

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Question 1 of 10

1. This great leader of the Seminoles was captured while under a flag of truce. Hint

Sitting Bull

Squanto

Bigfoot

Osceola

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Question 2 of 10

2. This Ottawa leader united the Indians against the British in pre-revolutionary America. Hint

Pontiac

Mangas Coloradas

Crazy Horse

Dull Knife

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Question 3 of 10

3. This great Cherokee provided a writing system for his people. Hint

Geronimo

Sequoyah

Masasoit

Powhatan

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Question 4 of 10

4. This Cheyenne leader was a victim of the Sand Creek Massacre. Hint

Black Kettle

Tecumseh

Cochise

Red Cloud

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Question 5 of 10

5. Abraham Lincoln served in the military during the war against this Indian leader. Hint

Quanah Parker

Joseph

Squanto

Black Hawk

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Question 6 of 10

6. This great Shawnee leader was killed during the Battle of Thames during the War of 1812. Hint

King Philip

Squanto

Cochise

Tecumseh

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Question 7 of 10

7. This Indian Chief befriended the Pilgrims. Hint

Geronimo

Bigfoot

Dull Knife

Masasoit

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Question 8 of 10

8. This Chief was the leader of the Apaches before Cochise. Hint

Quanah Parker

Joseph

Mangas Coloradas

Pontiac

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Question 9 of 10

9. This Indian led a war in New England against the American colonists. Hint

Sitting Bull

Red Cloud

King Philip

Black Kettle

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Question 10 of 10

10. This Indian died during the massacre at Wounded Knee. Hint

Crazy Horse

Bigfoot

Osecola

Powhatan

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Nov 20 2024 : Guest 174: 7/10
Nov 03 2024 : Guest 142: 10/10
Oct 22 2024 : Guest 90: 10/10
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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. This great leader of the Seminoles was captured while under a flag of truce.

Answer: Osceola

He died shortly thereafter. Sitting Bull, of course, was famous for the Little Big Horn and George Custer.

2. This Ottawa leader united the Indians against the British in pre-revolutionary America.

Answer: Pontiac

'Pontiac's War'. Crazy Horse was also at Little Big Horn against Custer.

3. This great Cherokee provided a writing system for his people.

Answer: Sequoyah

A great contribution to his people. Geronimo was famous as a warrior.

4. This Cheyenne leader was a victim of the Sand Creek Massacre.

Answer: Black Kettle

In one of the Old West's darker pages, many Indians were massacred by Col. Chivington and his troops. Cochise and Red Cloud were also great Indian leaders.

5. Abraham Lincoln served in the military during the war against this Indian leader.

Answer: Black Hawk

Known as 'The Blackhawk War'. Joseph was the leader of the Nez Perce, famous for saying 'I will fight no more forever'.

6. This great Shawnee leader was killed during the Battle of Thames during the War of 1812.

Answer: Tecumseh

He initially tried to unite the Indians and follow a peaceful path - but it didn't quite work out.

7. This Indian Chief befriended the Pilgrims.

Answer: Masasoit

Thanksgiving, etc. Squanto also was a friend.

8. This Chief was the leader of the Apaches before Cochise.

Answer: Mangas Coloradas

Two legendary warriors.

9. This Indian led a war in New England against the American colonists.

Answer: King Philip

'King Philip's War'. Bloody.

10. This Indian died during the massacre at Wounded Knee.

Answer: Bigfoot

Often considered to be the last stand for the Indian nation in North America. Another dark page in history.

Source: Author robert362

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