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Battle of the Little Big Horn

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Fun Trivia : Quizzes : Old West : Battle of the Little Big Horn

Introduction:
"This will test you knowledge of the Battle of the Little Bighorn, more popularly known as "Custer's Last Stand,". This battle was fought along the ridges, hills, and ravines above the Little Bighorn River on June 25th & 26th, 1876."


1. Prior to the Battle of the Little Big Horn in 1876, Custer was involved with another famous incident which occurred in 1874. What was it?
    Custer led an expedition into the Southern Black Hills.
    Court-martialed at Fort Leavenworth for being "Absent without leave from his command".
    Led the attack on a Cheyenne village along the Washita River in western Oklahoma.
    Led the attack of a Cheyenne village along the Sand Creek in Colorado.


2. The Indian village on the banks of the Little Big Horn consisted mainly of which groups of Indian tribes?
    Lakota, Apache, and Blackfeet
    Lakota, Cheyenne, and Arapaho
    Cheyenne, Commanche, and Lakota
    Cheyenne, Cherokee, and Comanche


3. Prior to the attack on the Indian village, Custer divided his command into four detachments. This group included the following officers:
    Maj. Marcus Reno, Capt. Frederick Benteen, & Capt. Thomas McDougall
    Maj. Marcus Reno, Capt. George Yates, & Lt. Charles Varnum
    Maj. Marcus Reno, Lt. Charles Varnum & Capt. George Yates
    Maj. Marcus Reno, Capt. Frederick Benteen & Capt. George Yates


4. Among this list of Indians, all but one fought against Custer at the Battle. Which one was a scout for the 7th Cavalry?
    Bloody Knife
    Gall
    Lame White Man
    He Dog


5. Which rifle was the standard issue for the 7th Cavalry:
    Henry Model 1860
    Winchester Model 1873
    Springfield Model 1873
    Spencer


6. Who led the initial attack on the southern edge of the Indian village and was promised by Custer that reinforcements would come soon?
    Capt. George Yates
    Capt. Thomas Weir
    Capt. Algernon Smith
    Maj. Marcus Reno


7. At around 5:00 p.m. on June 25th, 1876, this captain commanding Company D moved out against orders to make contact with Custer and his men. They advanced about a mile before being halted by heavy Indian resistance:
    Capt. Frederick Benteen
    Capt. Thomas McDougall
    Capt. George Yates
    Capt. Thomas Weir


8. Before the attack on the Indian village, Custer split his command. Which captain did he send to scout nearby valleys and attack any body of Indians he encountered?
    Capt. Frederick Benteen
    Capt. George Yates
    Capt. Thomas Weir
    Capt. Myles Keogh


9. June 25th, 1876, was a tragic day for the Custer family. There were three Custer brothers who perished in the Battle of the Little Big Horn - George, Thomas, and Boston. These brothers also had a nephew who was killed. What was his name?
    Henry Reed
    Edward Godfrey
    Mark Kellogg
    Thomas French


10. Among these famous Indian warriors present on the banks of the Little Big Horn, who was most likely a non-combatant?
    Gall
    Red Horse
    Crazy Horse
    Sitting Bull


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