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Sample questions
First 3 of 5. Full set loads when you host
- Battle of Gettysburg
- Attack on Fort Sumter
- Emancipation Proclamation
- Battle of Antietam
- Abraham Lincoln
- Jefferson Davis
- Ulysses S. Grant
- Robert E. Lee
- All states immediately
- Confederate-held territory
- Border states only
- Northern states
01Which event is often cited as the start of the Civil War?
02Who was president of the Confederacy?
03The Emancipation Proclamation freed enslaved people in:
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Common questions
Is High School Civil War History Quiz free on GimKit?
Yes. Host this kit live with no account. Share the room code and your class joins from any device.
Can I change the questions before hosting?
Yes. Click Customize to open this kit on Create. Edit wording, add questions, or swap answers before you go live.
Which game mode should I use with this quiz?
Classic works for most reviews. Try Knockout before a test for higher stakes, or Team Mode if you want kids working together.
How many questions are in this kit?
This kit has 5 questions. That is enough for a 10 to 15 minute live game with most classes.