Custer's Sword: History and Ownership

Custer's Sword: History and Ownership

Assessment

Interactive Video

History

9th - 10th Grade

Hard

Created by

Ethan Morris

FREE Resource

The video discusses a historical sword once owned by Major General George Armstrong Custer. The sword, bought at auction for $30,000, was given by Custer to his brother before Custer's death at the Battle of Little Big Horn. The speaker expresses awe at holding the sword, likening it to a time machine, and reflects on the emotional connection to history.

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8 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who was the original owner of the sword discussed in the video?

Major General George Armstrong Custer

General Robert E. Lee

Lieutenant General Ulysses S. Grant

Colonel George Washington

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How much did George pay for the sword at the auction?

$20,000

$10,000

$30,000

$40,000

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

To whom did Custer give the sword before his death?

His eldest brother Nevin

His father

His best friend

His son

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What battle is associated with Custer's death?

Battle of Gettysburg

Battle of Bull Run

Battle of Antietam

Battle of Little Big Horn

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What emotion did the current owner express upon learning about the sword's history?

Disappointment

Confusion

Excitement

Indifference

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What hobby does the current owner have that relates to the sword?

Sailing

Archery

Fencing

Horseback riding

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How does the owner describe the experience of holding the sword?

Like a dream

Like a time machine

Like a nightmare

Like a puzzle

8.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What term is used to describe Custer's status in history?

A silent warrior

A rock star

A forgotten hero

A mysterious figure