Underground Railroad Quiz

What was the Underground Railroad?

• A network of underground tunnels used by Native American tribes to evade capture by European settlers

• A secret society of abolitionists who worked to end slavery in the South

• A system of transportation used by the Confederate Army during the Civil War

• A network of secret routes and safe houses used by African American slaves to escape to freedom in the North or Canada during the 19th century.

What were safe houses in the Underground Railroad?

• Hiding places for slave owners to keep their slaves captive.

• Locations where slaves were sold to new owners.

• Underground tunnels used by slaves to escape to the North.

• Secret locations where escaped slaves could find shelter and assistance on their journey to freedom.

What were code words used in the Underground Railroad?

• The code words used in the Underground Railroad were the names of famous people

• The code words used in the Underground Railroad were different for each state

• Code words were not used in the Underground Railroad

• Code words were used to communicate secretly about the movement of escaped slaves.

Who were conductors in the Underground Railroad?

• Individuals who helped enslaved people escape to freedom

• Railroad workers who operated the trains

• Musicians who played music on the trains

• Passengers who traveled on the Underground Railroad

What was the main purpose of the Underground Railroad?

• To provide shelter for homeless people

• To promote the use of trains for transportation

• To transport goods underground

• To help enslaved African Americans escape to freedom

Which region of the United States was the Underground Railroad most active in?

• Northeast

• Midwest

• Southwest

• West Coast

Who was Harriet Tubman?

• A renowned scientist from Japan.

• A professional athlete from Brazil.

• A famous chef from France.

• An American abolitionist and political activist.

What was the final destination for many escaped slaves on the Underground Railroad?

• Brazil

• Mexico

• Haiti

• Canada

How did the Underground Railroad get its name?

• It was named after the system of routes and safe houses used by enslaved African Americans to escape to freedom.

• It was named after the secret code words used by the Underground Railroad.

• It was named after the underground tunnels used by escaped slaves.

• It was named after a famous train that transported escaped slaves.

What was the punishment for those caught helping enslaved people escape on the Underground Railroad?

• They were imprisoned for life.

• The punishment varied depending on the state and the circumstances.

• They were fined a small amount of money.

• They were rewarded with money and land.