How Strong is Your U.S. Army History Knowledge?

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The United States Army is the largest and most prestigious branch of the U.S. Armed Forces. It has played a vital role in the ground-based offense and defense of the United States of America throughout the country’s history. Enjoy exploring the rich history of the oldest U.S. military branch with this quiz! 

U.S. Army History Quiz Questions

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Question 1

What is the most distinguished medal an Army soldier can earn?

  • A
    Distinguished Service Medal
  • B
    Purple Heart
  • C
    Medal of Honor
  • D
    Soldier’s Medal

Question 2

Where is the largest Army base in the United States in terms of population?

  • A
    Fort Benning
  • B
    Fort Bragg
  • C
    Joint Base Lewis-McChord
  • D
    Fort Hood

Question 3

When was the United States Army founded?

  • A
    July 14, 1770
  • B
    July 4, 1776
  • C
    June 14, 1775
  • D
    June 3, 1784

Question 4

Who was the first general to be promoted to the five-star rank in the U.S. Army?

  • A
    Henry H. Arnold
  • B
    Dwight D. Eisenhower
  • C
    Omar Bradley
  • D
    George Marshall

Question 5

How many of the men that have been President of the United States have served in either the U.S. Army or Army Reserve?

  • A
    15
  • B
    10
  • C
    22
  • D
    29

Question 6

Where is the United States Military Academy located?

  • A
    Annapolis, Maryland
  • B
    New London, Connecticut
  • C
    West Point, New York
  • D
    Kings Point, New York

Question 7

Who is the only woman in history to be awarded the Medal of Honor?

  • A
    Frances Calalin
  • B
    Mary Todd Lincoln
  • C
    Mary Edwards Walker
  • D
    Dorothea Dix

Question 8

What is the official song of the United States Army?

  • A
    “A Soldier’s Song”
  • B
    “The Field Artillery Song”
  • C
    “The Army Goes Rolling Along”
  • D
    “Caisson Song”

Question 9

Which military branch originated in the U.S. Army?

  • A
    United States Marines
  • B
    United States Coast Guard
  • C
    United States Air Force
  • D
    United States Navy

Question 10

What is the oldest continuously operating division in the United States Army?

  • A
    276th Engineer Battalion
  • B
    1st Infantry Division
  • C
    5th Field Artillery Regiment
  • D
    1st Battalion

Question 11

What is the motto of the U.S. Army?

  • A
    Always Ready, Always There
  • B
    This We’ll Defend
  • C
    Semper Fidelis
  • D
    By Force and Valor

Question 12

Approximately how many people serve in the United States Army?

  • A
    Over 2,000,000
  • B
    Under 750,000
  • C
    Over 1,000,000
  • D
    Under 500,000

Question 13

This famous U.S. Army expression typically means “Yes Sir!”

  • A
    WOOO!
  • B
    OKAY!
  • C
    HOOAH!
  • D
    HUZZAH!

Question 14

Where is the largest United States overseas military base?

  • A
    US Army Garrison Baumholder
  • B
    US Army Garrison Italy
  • C
    Camp Zama
  • D
    Camp Humphreys

Question 15

The iconic U.S. Army Jeep was replaced by which vehicle in the early 1980s?

  • A
    Charger
  • B
    Bumblebee
  • C
    Humvee
  • D
    Cheetah

Question 16

Which battle had the bloodiest day of combat in U.S. Army history?

  • A
    Battle of Antietam
  • B
    Battle of the Bulge
  • C
    Battle of Cold Harbor
  • D
    Invasion of Normandy

Question 17

What year were women fully integrated into the United States Army?

  • A
    1976
  • B
    1967
  • C
    1978
  • D
    1947

Question 18

How many five-star generals have there been in the United States Army?

  • A
    12
  • B
    3
  • C
    5
  • D
    8

Question 19

What year did racial segregation end in the United States Army?

  • A
    1948
  • B
    1945
  • C
    1960
  • D
    1942

Question 20

Who was the first female four-star general in the United States Army?

  • A
    Rebecca Marier
  • B
    Ann Dunwoody
  • C
    Elizabeth Hoisington
  • D
    Anna Mae Hays

Question 21

Who commanded the United States Army during the Revolutionary War?

  • A
    John Adams
  • B
    George Washington
  • C
    James Monroe
  • D
    Alexander Hamilton

Question 22

This four-star general played a key role in developing the U.S. Army’s armored warfare doctrine.

  • A
    George Patton
  • B
    Omar Bradley
  • C
    Jacob Devers
  • D
    Dwight D. Eisenhower

Question 23

How long is Basic Combat Training in the United States Army?

  • A
    10 weeks
  • B
    15 weeks
  • C
    6 weeks
  • D
    8 weeks

Question 24

Which firearm is the most common weapon in the U.S. Army?

  • A
    Beretta M9 Pistol
  • B
    MK16 Scar
  • C
    M777 Howitzer
  • D
    M4 Carbine

Question 25

What is one of the elite special operations forces within the U.S. Army?

  • A
    SEALs
  • B
    Eagles
  • C
    Raiders
  • D
    Rangers

Question 26

This sergeant captured 132 German soldiers during World War I.

  • A
    Sgt. Henry Johnson
  • B
    Sgt. Audie Murphy
  • C
    Sgt. John Lincoln Clem
  • D
    Sgt. Alvin York

Question 27

This man is known as one of the fathers of the Continental Army during the Revolutionary War.

  • A
    Alexander Hamilton
  • B
    Baron von Steuben
  • C
    Thomas Jefferson
  • D
    Nathanael Greene

Question 28

Which U.S. President was a five-star general during World War II?

  • A
    Franklin D. Roosevelt
  • B
    John F. Kennedy
  • C
    Harry Truman
  • D
    Dwight D. Eisenhower

Question 29

What are the colors of the United States Army?

  • A
    Green and silver
  • B
    Black, gold and white
  • C
    Black, silver and green
  • D
    Navy and gold

Question 30

This pivotal moment in World War II was the largest seaborne invasion in history.

  • A
    VE-Day
  • B
    Battle of the Bulge
  • C
    Attack on Pearl Harbor
  • D
    D-Day

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