
Petersburg National Battlefield Quiz
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History
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9th - 10th Grade
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Hard
Nancy Jackson
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10 questions
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the purpose of the interpretive exhibit at Petersburg National Battlefield?
To serve as a memorial for fallen soldiers
To display original artifacts from the battlefield
To help visitors understand the historical context of Petersburg
To provide a place for reenactments
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which of the following was NOT used as a defensive structure during the Civil War?
Metal barricades
Revetments
Earth mounds
Sandbags
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What was the role of the headlog in the defensive structures?
To store ammunition
To signal other units
To protect soldiers' heads while firing
To provide a lookout point
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What was the primary purpose of abatis during the Civil War?
To slow down enemy attacks
To serve as a communication line
To provide shelter for soldiers
To mark territorial boundaries
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Why did military tactics shift away from frontal attacks on earthworks at Petersburg?
The terrain was unsuitable for frontal assaults
The enemy had superior numbers
The earthworks were too weak to withstand attacks
Frontal attacks were too costly in terms of casualties
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
How did the abatis create funnel points during battles?
By blocking all paths except a few
By being placed in random locations
By being invisible to the enemy
By being easily movable
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What was the main challenge for soldiers ordered to make a frontal attack on fortifications?
Crossing wide rivers
Navigating through dense forests
Dealing with harsh weather conditions
Facing heavy enemy fire
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