Geronimo: An Unforgettable Leader

What did Geronimo claim after spending nearly 20 years as a prisoner of war?

• He wanted to return to Mexico

• He regretted his actions

• He wanted to continue fighting

• He no longer carried darkness in his heart

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What was Geronimo's original name?

• St. Jerome

• Goyathlay

• Theodore Roosevelt

• Fort Sill

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Why did Geronimo take the name Geronimo?

• He admired St. Jerome

• Mexicans called upon St. Jerome for mercy from him

• It was his birth name

• It was given by his grandfather

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What event drove Geronimo to seek revenge?

• The death of his grandfather

• The Mexican government attacked an unguarded camp

• The bounty on Apache scalps

• The American settlers' ambush

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When did Geronimo finally surrender?

• 1877

• 1881

• 1905

• 1886

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Where did Geronimo die?

• In a reservation

• In his homeland

• In Fort Sill, Oklahoma

• In Mexico

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1. What legacy from his grandfather influenced Geronimo's actions?
   
   
   
   

• Peaceful negotiations with neighboring tribes

• A tradition of raiding enemies for survival

• Establishing peaceful relations with the government

• Building trading alliances with other tribes

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1. In which year did the United States capture Geronimo for the first time?
   
   

• 1877

• 1881

• 1905

• 1886

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1. How long did Geronimo continue his destructive acts after escaping in 1881?
   
   
   
   

• 1 year

• 2 years

• 3 years

• 5 years

1. What was Geronimo's main regret on his deathbed?
   
   
   
   

• Surrendering to the Mexicans

• Not seeking forgiveness for his actions

• Being separated from his tribe

• Surrendering to the United States government

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