War Of 1812: Presentation Quiz
This quiz is about the War of 1812 presentation.
- 1.
Which building was burned down by the British troops in Washington?
- A.
Hollywood
- B.
The Washington Monument
- C.
The Lincoln Memorial
- D.
The White House
- E.
The Great Wall of China
Correct Answer
D. The White HouseExplanation
As James Madison and Dolley Madison fled the White House, the British troops ate the food in the White House, took the valuables, then razed it to the ground.Rate this question:
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- 2.
Which country was Canada helping in the War?
- A.
United States
- B.
France
- C.
United Kingdom/Great Britain
- D.
Iran
- E.
India
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C. United Kingdom/Great BritainExplanation
Canada was a part of the British Commonwealth at that time and was under The Parliament of Britain. Remember this question!Something unexpected is coming up.Rate this question:
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- 3.
Who wrote the Star Spangled Banner?
- A.
Francis Scott Keys
- B.
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
- C.
Andrew Jackson
- D.
Simon Bolivar
- E.
King George III
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A. Francis Scott KeysExplanation
Francis Scott Keys wrote the song that later became an anthem on 1814. He was inspired by the US Flag standing over the ruins of Fort McHenryRate this question:
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- 4.
What is the opening sentence in "The Star Spangled Banner"?
- A.
Through the Fire and the Flames we carry on!
- B.
O say can you hear, the bombs bursting in air.
- C.
Россия — священная наша держава, Россия — любимая наша страна.
- D.
O say can thou see, that we have victory.
- E.
O say can you see, by the dawn's early light.
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E. O say can you see, by the dawn's early light.Explanation
"E" is the correct answer. I don't have an explanation.
And "C" means: Russia — our holy nation,Russia — our beloved country.Rate this question:
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- 5.
The region that includes British influenced Ontario and French influenced Quebéc, is called what?
- A.
Acadia
- B.
Upper Canada
- C.
Lower Canada
- D.
Prince Rupert's Land
- E.
Grivenstone
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B. Upper CanadaExplanation
"Upper Canada" doesn't live up to its name because Ontario and Quebéc are in Southern Canada but the British gave it that name.Rate this question:
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- 6.
Which of these regions would have been given to Native America by Britain if they helped them in the war and won?
- A.
N. Dakota, S. Dakota, Nebraska, and Kansas.
- B.
Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, and Ohio.
- C.
2fort, Hydro, Orange X, and Sawmill
- D.
British Columbia, Yukon, Nunavut, and Labrador
- E.
British India, British Iran, British Afghanistan, British Iraq
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B. Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, and Ohio.Explanation
The British promised the territory of Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, and Ohio to the Native Americans, if they helped them in the war and were successful.Rate this question:
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- 7.
When did the War of 1812 begin and end?
- A.
1812AD - 1815AD
- B.
1812AD - 1812AD
- C.
1812AD - 1813AD
- D.
4000 BC - 2010 AD
- E.
1811AD - 1815AD
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A. 1812AD - 1815ADExplanation
No ExplanationRate this question:
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- 8.
Which of these citites were captured by the Canadians during the War.
- A.
International Falls
- B.
Minneapolis
- C.
Toc Nevan
- D.
Vancouver
- E.
Minas Morgul
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B. MinneapolisExplanation
International Falls was captured by Americans, Minneapolis was captured by CanadaRate this question:
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- 9.
Lord Liverpool was loyal to which country?
- A.
United States
- B.
Emerald Hill Zone
- C.
France
- D.
Great Britain/ United Kingdom
- E.
The British Sub-Kingdom of Liverpool
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D. Great Britain/ United KingdomExplanation
Lord Liverpool was loyal to Great Britain/United Kingdom because he was the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom from 1812 to 1827. As the leader of the country, it is expected that he would be loyal to his own nation. The other options, such as the United States, France, Emerald Hill Zone, and the British Sub-Kingdom of Liverpool, are not relevant as Lord Liverpool's loyalty would naturally lie with his own country.Rate this question:
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- 10.
Which country that was involved in the war had a bigger military?
- A.
United States
- B.
United Native American Nations
- C.
Canada
- D.
Britain
- E.
Sharmar
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D. BritainExplanation
The correct answer is Britain. Britain had a bigger military compared to the other countries mentioned in the question.Rate this question:
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- 11.
What was the second question I asked
- A.
Which building was burned down by the British?
- B.
What is the first sentence of the "Star Spangled Banner"?
- C.
Which of these cities were captured by the British in the war?
- D.
Who's side is Canada on?
- E.
Lord Liverpool was loyal to which nation?
Correct Answer
D. Who's side is Canada on?Explanation
The correct answer is "Who's side is Canada on?" because it is the only question that is asking about the side Canada is on, while the other questions are asking about specific events or individuals.Rate this question:
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