- 1. Buffalo Bill Cody, born on February 26, 1846, in Le Claire, Iowa, was an iconic American showman, bison hunter, and frontiersman, best known for founding the 'Buffalo Bill's Wild West' show, which brought the myths of the American West to life for audiences across the United States and Europe during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. With a flair for the dramatic and a keen understanding of the American public's fascination with the frontier, Cody showcased a spectacular blend of stunt riders, sharpshooters, and Native American performers, highlighting thrilling acts such as rodeos, reenactments of historic battles, and demonstrations of marksmanship. His ability to create a larger-than-life narrative around the West not only entertained audiences but also shaped their perceptions of American identity, manifest destiny, and the romanticized image of the cowboy. Buffalo Bill's Wild West toured extensively, achieving immense popularity and influencing later forms of entertainment, including film and television, while Cody himself became a symbol of American exploration, adventure, and cultural folklore. Despite facing criticism for perpetuating stereotypes of Native American culture and involvement in the brutal realities of westward expansion, Cody's legacy endures as a complex figure who presented both a celebratory and controversial vision of the American frontier.
In which city did Buffalo Bill Cody die?
A) Chicago
B) Los Angeles
C) Denver
D) New York City
- 2. Buffalo Bill Cody was a famous figure in which industry?
A) Textile industry
B) Oil industry
C) Automobile industry
D) Wild West shows
- 3. In what year was Buffalo Bill Cody born?
A) 1800
B) 1846
C) 1889
D) 1865
- 4. Buffalo Bill Cody was known for his association with which famous show?
A) Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus
B) The Ed Sullivan Show
C) Buffalo Bill's Wild West
D) Cirque du Soleil
- 5. Buffalo Bill Cody was awarded the Medal of Honor for his services during which war?
A) Indian Wars
B) Spanish-American War
C) Civil War
D) World War I
- 6. Which famous Native American chief toured with Buffalo Bill's Wild West show?
A) Crazy Horse
B) Geronimo
C) Red Cloud
D) Sitting Bull
- 7. Buffalo Bill Cody was a founding member of which social organization?
A) Freemasons
B) Knights of Columbus
C) Rotary International
D) Loyal Order of Moose
- 8. What was the original name of Buffalo Bill's Wild West show?
A) Buffalo Bill's Rodeo Roundup
B) Cody's Cowboys and Indians Extravaganza
C) Buffalo Bill's Wild West and Congress of Rough Riders of the World
D) Bill's Wild Frontier Spectacular
- 9. Which U.S. president did Buffalo Bill Cody reportedly serve as a scout?
A) Ulysses S. Grant
B) Theodore Roosevelt
C) Andrew Jackson
D) Abraham Lincoln
- 10. In 1893, Buffalo Bill Cody traveled to what city to participate in the World's Columbian Exposition?
A) Berlin
B) Paris
C) London
D) Chicago
- 11. In which U.S. state did Buffalo Bill Cody die?
A) Texas
B) Colorado
C) California
D) New York
- 12. How old was Buffalo Bill Cody when he died?
A) 58
B) 70
C) 62
D) 84
- 13. What was Buffalo Bill's original given name?
A) William Frederick Cody
B) John Wilkes Cody
C) Thomas Benjamin Cody
D) Robert Edward Cody
- 14. Where is Buffalo Bill Cody buried?
A) Yosemite National Park, California
B) Mount Rushmore, South Dakota
C) Lookout Mountain, Colorado
D) Central Park, New York
- 15. What was the cause of death of Buffalo Bill Cody?
A) Gunshot wound
B) Kidney failure
C) Heart attack
D) Pneumonia
- 16. Who played the role of Buffalo Bill Cody in the 1944 film 'Buffalo Bill'?
A) Joel McCrea
B) Clark Gable
C) Gary Cooper
D) John Wayne
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