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Quiz about Civil War Battles
Quiz about Civil War Battles

Average History Trivia: Civil War Battles | 10 Questions


This should be an interesting quiz for the Civil War student, but not too tough for the novice.

A multiple-choice quiz by BAMAREB. Estimated time: 4 mins.
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Author
BAMAREB
Time
4 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
30,367
Updated
Dec 03 21
# Qns
10
Difficulty
Average
Avg Score
7 / 10
Plays
5962
Awards
Top 35% Quiz
Last 3 plays: Guest 38 (10/10), Guest 69 (10/10), Joekirby (10/10).
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Question 1 of 10
1. What was the name that the Confederacy gave to the First Battle of Bull Run? Hint


Question 2 of 10
2. At which battle was Confederate General Albert Sydney Johnston killed in action? Hint


Question 3 of 10
3. At which battle did the Union forces under Ambrose Burnside attack Marye's Heights, only to fall before the stone wall? Hint


Question 4 of 10
4. Which battle saw the Confederacy lose 'Stonewall' Jackson to a Confederate bullet? Hint


Question 5 of 10
5. The Union named it the Battle of Antietam, what did the Confederates call the same battle? Hint


Question 6 of 10
6. At which battle did the Union attack the Confederate position called the 'Mule Shoe'? Hint


Question 7 of 10
7. What battle did General Ulysses S. Grant consider to be his biggest mistake? Hint


Question 8 of 10
8. At which battle did the major fighting come at a place named 'The Hornet's Nest'? Hint


Question 9 of 10
9. Which battle had features such as 'The Devil's Den', 'Little Round Top', and 'The Wheat Field' as focal points of attack? Hint


Question 10 of 10
10. Which battle is generally considered to be General Robert E. Lee's greatest victory? Hint



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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. What was the name that the Confederacy gave to the First Battle of Bull Run?

Answer: Battle of First Manassas

The Confederacy named the battles after the closest town, while the Union named the battles after the closest body of water or landmark.
2. At which battle was Confederate General Albert Sydney Johnston killed in action?

Answer: Battle of Shiloh

3. At which battle did the Union forces under Ambrose Burnside attack Marye's Heights, only to fall before the stone wall?

Answer: Battle of Fredericksburg

Burnside's forces repeatedly attacked the position, but were repelled. There was also a great loss of life. Finally, they retreated back across the Rappahonock River.
4. Which battle saw the Confederacy lose 'Stonewall' Jackson to a Confederate bullet?

Answer: Battle of Chancellorsville

Jackson was doing night reconaissance, and was shot in the left arm by one of his own pickets. Although the arm was amputated, he developed an infection and died a few days later.
5. The Union named it the Battle of Antietam, what did the Confederates call the same battle?

Answer: Battle of Sharpsburg

Antietam Creek was close to Sharpsburg, Maryland. It was the first Confederate insurgence onto Union soil.
6. At which battle did the Union attack the Confederate position called the 'Mule Shoe'?

Answer: Battle of Spotsylvania

The Confederates had formed their defensive position in the shape of a horse(or mule)shoe. The Union attacked the middle and came under fire from three directions.
7. What battle did General Ulysses S. Grant consider to be his biggest mistake?

Answer: Battle of Cold Harbor

The astounding loss of life with no tactical gain caused Grant to regret the attack.
8. At which battle did the major fighting come at a place named 'The Hornet's Nest'?

Answer: Battle of Shiloh

The fighting at The Hornet's Nest was so destructive that it caused both sides to re-evaluate their tactics in the war. After Shiloh, fortifications became more of a concern to commanders to avoid senseless deaths.
9. Which battle had features such as 'The Devil's Den', 'Little Round Top', and 'The Wheat Field' as focal points of attack?

Answer: Battle of Gettysburg

Terrific fighting occurred at each of the places in the first two days of battle. No one believed that the third day would produce more casualties than these, but it did.
10. Which battle is generally considered to be General Robert E. Lee's greatest victory?

Answer: Battle of Chancellorsville

Lee divided his army and attacked from two directions. Gen. Joseph Hooker froze, and the Union Army was routed in a battle that prompted the South to try a second invasion of the North.
Source: Author BAMAREB

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