Civil War Exam Trivia
A General Science test on different types of Civil War
- 1.
What was the name of the freshwater spring that opened up at the Andersonville Prison during the U.S. Civil War?
- A.
Providence Spring
- B.
Swamp Of Life
- C.
The Oil Of Gladness
- D.
Abe Lincoln's Fountain
Correct Answer
A. Providence Spring -
- 2.
What famous Civil War General first commanded in the War Of 1812?
- A.
Winfield Scott
- B.
Ulysses Grant
- C.
Robert E. Lee
- D.
William Sherman
Correct Answer
A. Winfield Scott -
- 3.
What patriotic song of the U.S. Civil War was sung to the tune of "O Christmas Tree"?
- A.
Maryland, My Maryland
- B.
Dixie
- C.
Bonnie Blue Flag
- D.
Just Before The Battle, Mother
Correct Answer
A. Maryland, My Maryland -
- 4.
What article was Confederate General Stonewall Jackson known for sucking during the Civil War?
- A.
His Thumb
- B.
Lemons
- C.
Eggs
- D.
A Lollipop
Correct Answer
B. Lemons -
- 5.
Which of these Civil War battles was fought in Union territory?
- A.
Vicksburg
- B.
Shiloh
- C.
Chancellorsville
- D.
Antietam
Correct Answer
D. Antietam -
- 6.
The Civil War battle of Perryville was fought in what state?
- A.
South Carolina
- B.
Virginia
- C.
Kentucky
- D.
Tennessee
Correct Answer
C. Kentucky -
- 7.
What western outlaw fought in a guerilla group during the Civil War?
- A.
Billy The Kid
- B.
Jesse James
- C.
Butch Cassidy
- D.
Sundance Kid
Correct Answer
B. Jesse James -
- 8.
What was the first state to secede from the Union during the Civil War?
- A.
Georgia
- B.
Virginia
- C.
Tennessee
- D.
South Carolina
Correct Answer
D. South Carolina -
- 9.
In what state did General Lee surrendered to Grant at Appomattox Court House to end the Civil War?
- A.
Virginia
- B.
Pennsylvania
- C.
Georgia
- D.
South Carolina
Correct Answer
A. Virginia -
- 10.
What Civil War-era distinction did South Carolina bear?
- A.
First To Abolish Slavery
- B.
Birthplace Of Secession
- C.
Last Seceding State
- D.
No Battles Fought There
Correct Answer
B. Birthplace Of Secession -
- 11.
Who was the first man to lose his life in the American Civil War?
- A.
Noble Leslie Devotie
- B.
Patrick Garand Crain
- C.
William Colin Levere
- D.
Clifford Edward Rice
Correct Answer
A. Noble Leslie Devotie -
- 12.
What Civil War Union general was known as the "Rock of Chickamauga"?
- A.
George McClellan
- B.
George Thomas
- C.
William Rosecrans
- D.
Phillip Sheridan
Correct Answer
B. George Thomas -
- 13.
Who was the youngest General for the Union during the Civil War?
- A.
Galusha Pennypacker
- B.
Godfrey Weitzel
- C.
George Custer
- D.
Judson Kilpatrick
Correct Answer
A. Galusha Pennypacker -
- 14.
How many future United States Presidents fought in the Civil War?
- A.
Five
- B.
Three
- C.
Four
- D.
Six
Correct Answer
D. Six -
- 15.
What did Gabriel and George Rains do during the Civil War?
- A.
Supplied The Confederacy With Weapons And Ammo
- B.
Twins Killed Together On The Merrimac
- C.
Bodyguards Of Jefferson Davis
- D.
Chief Surgeons In Richmond Hospitals
Correct Answer
A. Supplied The Confederacy With Weapons And Ammo -
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