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The Sand Creek Massacre Trivia Quiz

This is a quiz on the infamous massacre at Sand Creek. See how much you know about the incident. Good luck!

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

Author
tinamomnsox

Time
3 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
342,413

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
6 / 10

Plays
465

Last 3 plays: Guest 176 (5/10), Guest 193 (7/10), Guest 75 (8/10).

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Question 1 of 10

1. On what date did the massacre occur? Hint

October 29, 1864

November 29, 1864

November 29, 1865

November 20, 1864

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Question 2 of 10

2. Who led the attack against the Indians? Hint

Colonel Franklin Skimmerhorn

Colonel Silas Pruitt

Colonel John Asher

Colonel John M. Chivington

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Question 3 of 10

3. What two tribes were attacked? Hint

Arapaho and Cheyenne

Cheyenne and Apache

Cherokee and Arapaho

Apache and Cheyenne

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Question 4 of 10

4. Who was the chief of the Cheyenne Indians? Hint

Black Kettle

Black Cloud

Lost Eagle

Lost Kettle

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Question 5 of 10

5. Who was the chief of the Arapaho Indians? Hint

Tiwon

Winot

Witon

Niwot

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Question 6 of 10

6. What was the name of the fort that the Indians camped next to? Hint

Fort Lestor

Fort Laramie

Fort Lyon

Fort Sumter

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Question 7 of 10

7. What officer(s) refused to follow Chivington's orders? Hint

Lietuenant Joseph Cramer

Neither

Captain Silas Soule

Both

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Question 8 of 10

8. What flag did the Cheyenne chief put up at first? Hint

Cheyenne

White

Colorado

American

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Question 9 of 10

9. Did Black Kettle desire continue to seek peace after the attack?

Yes

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Question 10 of 10

10. What writer used a slightly-changed account of the attack in one of his novels? Hint

Isaac Asimov

Michael Crichton

Jeff Shaara

James Michener

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. On what date did the massacre occur?

Answer: November 29, 1864

The attack took place in the southeastern Colorado Territory. An estimated 70 to 163 Indians were killed and mutilated. About two-thirds of that group were women and children.

2. Who led the attack against the Indians?

Answer: Colonel John M. Chivington

John Milton Chivington was born January 27, 1821. He died October 4, 1894. He was a Methodist preacher and a Freemason who spoke out against slavery.

3. What two tribes were attacked?

Answer: Arapaho and Cheyenne

There were between 60 and 200 Indians encamped in the area. Chivington led a force of 700 against the Indians. There were 24 soldiers killed and 52 injured.

4. Who was the chief of the Cheyenne Indians?

Answer: Black Kettle

Black Kettle was born some time in 1803 and died on November 27, 1868. He and his wife were killed at the Battle of Washita Creek, an attack by George Armstrong Custer.

5. Who was the chief of the Arapaho Indians?

Answer: Niwot

Chief Niwot was born in 1825 and died in 1864. He was killed during the massacre.

6. What was the name of the fort that the Indians camped next to?

Answer: Fort Lyon

Fort Lyon was originally named Fort Wise. The fort was used on the eastern Colorado plains until 1867.

7. What officer(s) refused to follow Chivington's orders?

Answer: Both

Captain Soule and Lieutenant Cramer, commanding Companies D and K, were part of the First Colorado Cavalry. Both Soule and Cramer went against Chivington and ordered their men to hold their fire.

8. What flag did the Cheyenne chief put up at first?

Answer: American

Black Kettle put up an American flag, because he had been told that it would be a sign to the officers that he was friendly. At the beginning of the attack, Black Kettle then raised a white flag, but the soldiers still attacked.

9. Did Black Kettle desire continue to seek peace after the attack?

Answer: Yes

Black Kettle never gave up on the idea of peace. He did not join in on the raids that were done in retaliation. He left and returned to the Arkansas river with 80 lodges to seek peace.

10. What writer used a slightly-changed account of the attack in one of his novels?

Answer: James Michener

James Michener used the story in his novel "Centennial", but changed some of the names and locations. The story was also in a mini-series based on the novel.

Source: Author tinamomnsox

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