Mississippi Museum of History Exploration Quiz

What is the approximate number of artifacts in the museum division of the Mississippi Museum of History?

• 25,000

• 15,000

• 30,000

• 10,000

Which campaign is associated with the artifacts from Champion Hill?

• Gettysburg Campaign

• Vicksburg Campaign

• Atlanta Campaign

• Richmond Campaign

What is the significance of the Champion Hill Battlefield in the context of the Civil War?

• It was the site of the first battle of the Civil War.

• It was the location of the largest cavalry charge.

• It was a decisive battle in the Vicksburg Campaign.

• It marked the end of the Civil War.

What type of artifact from the Vicksburg area is highlighted in the museum's collection?

• A battle flag

• A cannon

• A musket

• An 11-inch shell

What type of collection does the museum have that includes items like furniture and spinning wheels?

• Military collection

• Everyday life collection

• Art collection

• Natural history collection

What unique material was used to make a shirt by a Union soldier during the Civil War?

• Leather from saddles

• Cotton from local fields

• Drapes from the Old Capitol Building

• Tent fabric

What was the original purpose of the fabric used to make the Union soldier's shirt?

• Tent covers

• Window treatments

• Uniforms

• Tablecloths

What was the purpose of the high collar on the shirt made from drapes?

• To keep the neck warm

• To prevent chafing from wool jackets

• To display rank insignia

• To attach a scarf

What significant event allowed the return of a massive Confederate flag to Mississippi?

• The Civil War Centennial

• The Reconstruction Era

• The Bicentennial

• The Great Mississippi Flood

Which state returned the massive Confederate flag to Mississippi?

• Georgia

• Tennessee

• Virginia

• Indiana