Weapons Of The Civil War
Explore key weaponry of the Civil War in this engaging quiz. Learn about the primary weapons like muskets, the range of cannons, the composition of swords, and the speed of rifle bullets. Understand the lesser-used weapons to enhance your knowledge of historical warfare.
- 1.
What was the main weapon used in the Civil War?
- A.
Musket
- B.
Cannon
- C.
Rifle
- D.
Sword
Correct Answer
A. MusketExplanation
The musket was a classic long gun, very effective at long range.Rate this question:
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- 2.
How far did cannons shoot?
- A.
20 feet
- B.
2 miles
- C.
1 mile
- D.
100 feet
Correct Answer
C. 1 mileExplanation
1.1 miles to be exact. The cannon was the toughest weapon in the war.Rate this question:
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- 3.
How much mass was inside the cannonballs?
- A.
2 kg
- B.
10 kg
- C.
5 kg
- D.
7 kg
Correct Answer
C. 5 kgExplanation
The cannonballs were strong, great for destroying buildings, but bad for destroying people.Rate this question:
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- 4.
What were the swords made of?
- A.
Metal
- B.
Silver
- C.
Bronze
- D.
Steel
Correct Answer
D. SteelExplanation
The swords were very sharp, great for slicing things, including people.Rate this question:
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- 5.
How fast were the rifle bullets?
- A.
10 feet per second
- B.
100 feet per second
- C.
1000 feet per second
- D.
10000 feet per second
Correct Answer
C. 1000 feet per secondExplanation
Rifles had very fast bullets with a range of about 300 feet, great for long distance battles.Rate this question:
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- 6.
What weapon was used the least?
- A.
Cannon
- B.
Hand gun
- C.
Sword
- D.
Long gun
Correct Answer
B. Hand gunExplanation
The hand gun was unpopular because it was not very strong, it was hard to reload, and did not have a long range.Rate this question:
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- 7.
What new kind of weapon was introduced in the Civil War?
- A.
Sharp
- B.
Shooting
- C.
Explosive
- D.
None of the above
Correct Answer
C. ExplosiveExplanation
Gernades and land mines were very good for blowing stuff up, so they were used often in the war.Rate this question:
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- 8.
What was the best face to face weapon?
- A.
Cannon
- B.
Rifle
- C.
Sword
- D.
Dagger
Correct Answer
D. DaggerExplanation
The dagger was great because it was small, lightweight, and very deadly if you used it correctly.Rate this question:
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- 9.
The Confederates had more weapons than the Union.
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
B. FalseExplanation
The Union was a more industrial place, so they had acess to more guns and weapons.Rate this question:
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- 10.
The Minie Ball is a bullet.
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
A. TrueExplanation
The Minie Ball was strong, easy to load, and very effective in killing. It was actually the best ammunition in the Civil War.Rate this question:
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- 11.
The Springfield is a cannon.
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
B. FalseExplanation
Springfield was a nickname for the rifle because a bullet could cross a whole field.Rate this question:
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- 12.
Check the handguns, not the long guns.
- A.
Spencer
- B.
Musket
- C.
Caliber
- D.
Revolver
- E.
Rifle
- F.
Springfield
- G.
Pistol
Correct Answer(s)
A. Spencer
C. Caliber
D. Revolver
G. PistolExplanation
The Spencer, Caliber, Revolver and Pistol were good handguns, but they were not used very often for several reasons, such as their inability to shoot far.Rate this question:
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