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1 Legends of the West: Doc Holliday
Among the most revered and storied figures of the old American west, Doc Holliday is most well-known for his role in the infamous shootout at the O.K. Corral. Below is the key trivia about his life that you'll 'need to know'...good luck!
Average
10 Q
thejazzkickazz
Feb 29 04
8547 plays
2 Legends of the West: The Sundance Kid
Certainly one of the most storied figures of the wild American west was The Sundance Kid. Let's find out together a bit more about this famed old west figure with ten interesting questions on his life...good luck!
Average
10 Q
thejazzkickazz
Mar 23 04
3843 plays
3 The Real Wyatt Earp
Wyatt Earp lived a long and colorful life. Here are some questions about that life.
Tough
10 Q
steelman86
Apr 28 09
2712 plays
4 Saloon Girl Cindy, in Old Dodge City
Cindy Goldluci was inspired by Horace Greeley's quote, "Go west, young man," and decided to follow his urging. With her parents' approval, she headed west - all the way to Kansas. Can you guess who she met there?
Easy
10 Q
beergirllaura
Aug 20 12
597 plays
5 Dodge City - Home to Saints & Sinners
This is the first of several quizzes on famous towns of the Old West. Some of these towns are still thriving; others are gone but certainly not forgotten.
Difficult
15 Q
kathyr_1
May 12 09
1296 plays
6 Battle of the Little Big Horn
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.
Difficult
10 Q
KingCanute
Dec 02 07
3306 plays
7 The Wounded Knee Massacre
The last large battle of the U.S. Indian Wars occurred in 1890. This quiz is about what came to be known as the Wounded Knee Massacre.
Average
10 Q
CmdrK
Feb 16 13
339 plays
8 Women of the Old West
From pioneers to prostitutes, there were some facinating women in the American West.
Very Difficult
10 Q
kirk645
Nov 05 04
2256 plays
9 The American Wild West
This tests your knowledge of actual events and people who made the American Wild West such an interesting subject.
Average
15 Q
Big-Al1st
Apr 28 07
8061 plays
10 Colonel Cody and Cody Country
If you love Willam F. Cody or "Buffalo Bill" then try this great quiz about his life and the town he founded.
Tough
10 Q
dani2str84u
Dec 09 06
1437 plays
11 Desperado
Whether you call them gunslingers, desperados, gunfighters, or shootists, the men in this quiz are all a part of the mythology and history of America's Old West. Here is a little about some of these men.
Average
10 Q
dcpddc478
Mar 01 13
396 plays
12 Who Killed Who?
We all know who shot Jr but who killed these men of the Old West?
Average
15 Q
gbretthof99
Nov 22 04
3171 plays
13 Women of the Wild West
Not to be outdone by the men, these women also made a name for themselves way out West.
Average
10 Q
Evangeline30
May 12 10
1134 plays
14 Jesse James
This quiz is about one of the most controversial outlaws of the Old West. I hope you enjoy it.
Average
10 Q
diamondjim68
Sep 03 05
2349 plays
15 Good Times Rolling: Conestoga Wagons
It could very well be called the 'wagon that won the West.' Conestoga wagons carried pioneers from the East to the wide-open West. Come along on a bouncy but enjoyable journey.
Average
10 Q
lompocjoe
May 20 09
795 plays
16 Death in the Old West
The American west was full of people who led interesting lives. How much do you know about their deaths?
Difficult
10 Q
kirk645
Nov 04 04
2145 plays
17 Lesser Known Wild West Outlaws
The American Wild West was won in some cases because of, but mostly in spite of the activities of these larger-than- life bad guys.
Tough
10 Q
kingscourt
Jan 12 12
456 plays
18 Gunfighters of the Old West
This quiz takes a look at some of the most infamous gunfighters and shootouts of the Old West.
Average
10 Q
DieHard
Feb 15 03
9774 plays
19 When the West Was Wild
I'm going to take you on a journey to the Old West. Come along, and see how much you really know.
Difficult
20 Q
laughinggirl
Mar 17 03
5277 plays
20 Violent Death in the Old West
The "Old West" was certainly colorful, but many of its best-known characters did not enjoy old age or a peaceful passing.
Average
10 Q
robert362
Oct 11 04
5787 plays
21 Calamity Jane--Old West Legend
Martha Jane Cannary-Burke, or Calamity Jane, was an Old West fixture in American history. Let's see how much you know about her.
Difficult
10 Q
redraven
Mar 08 09
906 plays
22 The Life of Jesse James
Of all the world's legendary characters, few have attracted world-wide fascination like the outlaw, Jesse James. This quiz will test your knowledge of this notorious character in History.
Average
10 Q
jkgregg
Jan 17 03
4836 plays
23 Pony Express in Nevada
Grab your mail bag, hop on your horse, grab the reins and head out for your next station!
Difficult
10 Q
ghosttowner
May 14 09
534 plays
24 After Billy The Kid Came Lash LaRue
Cowboys and outlaws provided a romantic image of the American Wild West, though the reality was probably different. Here are 15 real and fictional cowboys and outlaws and the actors who played them for you to identify.
Average
15 Q
darksplash
Jun 19 10
474 plays
25 American Wild West
Like the legends of America's Wild Wild West? Then you should have no trouble answering the questions in this quiz! Enjoy and good luck!
Average
10 Q
msgene
May 16 00
8262 plays
26 Wild West
If you know the lawmen and outlaws of the Wild West, this is the quiz for you.
Average
15 Q
Ethel Mermbut
Apr 09 03
5124 plays
27 The Legendary American West
The Old West wasn't only about Wild Bill Hickok, Billy the Kid and Jesse James. There were many other colorful characters and events.
Average
10 Q
robert362
Dec 15 00
5607 plays
28 Everyday Life in the Old West
If you lived west of the Mississippi River in the 19th century you'd think this was an easy quiz.
Difficult
10 Q
kirk645
Nov 09 04
1677 plays
29 The Old West (Part E)
Let's take a look at the gunfight at the OK Corral. The movie may not be an entirely accurate representation of really happened. Have fun let me know what you think of the quiz. Thank you.
Tough
10 Q
colmosby
Mar 01 05
2001 plays
30 The Pony Express
The Pony Express ran for only a little while but was an important part of history. It is a somewhat forgotten part of history.
Average
10 Q
Livia
Dec 28 00
3246 plays
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Some sample questions from this category:

* Who did the Earp brothers and Doc Holliday fight at the OK Corral?
* What disease did Doc Holliday suffer from?
* Since we are on the subject of Doc Holliday, what, if anything, was he a doctor of?
* Where was Wild Bill Hickok killed?
* Wild Bill Hickok was playing poker when he was killed by Jack McCall. What cards was he holding, now known as the Dead Mans Hand?


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