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Quiz about The French and Indian War aka The Seven Years War

The French and Indian War (aka The Seven Years War Quiz

This quiz is NOT about generals, although a few questions may be. Knowledge of The French and Indian War (1754-1763) is needed for this quiz.

A multiple-choice quiz by mrbell. Estimated time: 5 mins.

Author
mrbell

Time
5 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
292,174

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Tough

Avg Score
5 / 10

Plays
504

Last 3 plays: Guest 174 (9/10), Guest 204 (9/10), Guest 38 (5/10).

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Question 1 of 10

1. What were the warring sides in the war in North America? Hint

France vs. Britain

USA vs. France

France vs. Native Americans

Spain & France vs. USA

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Question 2 of 10

2. The final battle in this war was at Quebec. Everything fell apart for which side? Hint

British

French

Indian

All sides were equally harmed

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Question 3 of 10

3. When did the Battle of Fort Duquesne take place?
Hint

December 27, 1755

September 14, 1758

April 9, 1760

August 30, 1759

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Question 4 of 10

4. Battle of Ticonderoga: Before being fought for and taken over, Ticonderoga was called something else. What was it? Hint

Saratoga

Fort Carillon

Fort Wolfe

Bleeding Duquesne

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Question 5 of 10

5. Battle of Fort William Henry: Who was the Frenchman in charge of the August 1757 siege of Fort William Henry? Hint

Louis Montcalm

Marquis de LaFayette

Alexis de Toqueville

Frederco de Aslo Bonium

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Question 6 of 10

6. Battle of the Great Meadows: This name also has an alias. What is it? Hint

Battle of Fort Lincoln

Battle of the Steuben Plains

Battle of Fort Necessity

Battle of Carter's Mills

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Question 7 of 10

7. Battle of the Thousand Islands: This Battle took place partly on the St. Lawrence River. Who won? Hint

This battle was in the Revolution, not the French and Indian

France and Indians

Britain

Nobody

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Question 8 of 10

8. Where did the Battle of Signal Hill take place? Hint

Signal Plains, France

Signal Hill, Missouri

St. John's, Newfoundland

Fort Hill, Maine

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Question 9 of 10

9. Who won the Battle of Beauport?

Answer: (France or Britain ... F or B)

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Question 10 of 10

10. Second Battle of Bloody Creek: This resulted in a French victory. When was the FIRST Battle of Bloody Creek? Hint

1734

1711

1745

1729

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. What were the warring sides in the war in North America?

Answer: France vs. Britain

So many people say that The French and Indian War was the French fighting the Native Americans, but it was in fact Britain against French forces.

2. The final battle in this war was at Quebec. Everything fell apart for which side?

Answer: French

The French loss of Quebec resulted in the total downfall of New France. Britain's territory in North America steadily increased till the Thirteen Colonies rose in rebellion in the American Revolution.

3. When did the Battle of Fort Duquesne take place?

Answer: September 14, 1758

This battle ended badly for George Washington, who was practically the "owner" of the fort. The fort was taken over and renamed Fort Pitt, after William Pitt.

4. Battle of Ticonderoga: Before being fought for and taken over, Ticonderoga was called something else. What was it?

Answer: Fort Carillon

Ticonderoga was the name given to Carillon after the battle. This was one of the fiercest battles in the French and Indian War.

5. Battle of Fort William Henry: Who was the Frenchman in charge of the August 1757 siege of Fort William Henry?

Answer: Louis Montcalm

This was one of the most notorious battles. Montcalm's Indian allies went into the fort and killed all in sight, including men, women and children.

6. Battle of the Great Meadows: This name also has an alias. What is it?

Answer: Battle of Fort Necessity

Also known as Fort Necessity, the Battle of Great Meadows was a huge battle in the French and Indian War. The winners: the French and Indians.

7. Battle of the Thousand Islands: This Battle took place partly on the St. Lawrence River. Who won?

Answer: Britain

This battle was indeed in the French and Indian conflict. Thousand Islands is a name all of us know, especially those of us who live near the St. Lawrence.

8. Where did the Battle of Signal Hill take place?

Answer: St. John's, Newfoundland

This battle was at St. John's in Newfoundland. Signal Hill was actually a hill surrounding St.John's, where a battle would later take place.

9. Who won the Battle of Beauport?

Answer: France

This battle consisted of a British fleet firing on a French land force. Surprisingly, the French won the battle even though the British were on ships.

10. Second Battle of Bloody Creek: This resulted in a French victory. When was the FIRST Battle of Bloody Creek?

Answer: 1711

This battle took place near Bridgetown, Nova Scotia. It took place on December 8th, 1757.

Source: Author mrbell

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