Lewis And Clark Expedition

8 Questions | By Bobwatkins | Updated: Mar 21, 2022 | Attempts: 2065

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This quiz addresses 5th grade learning expectations concerning the exploration of the Louisiana Purchase territory by Merriwether Lewis and William Clark in the early 1800's.

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1.

Who was President at the time of the Louisiana Purchase?
- A.
  
  George Washington
- B.
  
  Thomas Jefferson
- C.
  
  Abraham Lincoln
- D.
  
  John Adams
2.

The United States purchases the Lousiana Territory from which country?
- A.
  
  Germany
- B.
  
  Spain
- C.
  
  France
- D.
  
  England
3.

Lewis and Clark began and ended their journey at a city on the banks of the Mississippi River. Now known as the "Gateway to the West," what city is this?
- A.
  
  Chicago
- B.
  
  New Orleans
- C.
  
  Fort Smith
- D.
  
  Saint Louis
4.

What year did the explorers begin their travels?
- A.
  
  1804
- B.
  
  1904
- C.
  
  1774
- D.
  
  1864
5.

Who was Sacajawea?
- A.
  
  A young slave who Lewis and Clark met in Saint Louis
- B.
  
  A Shoshone woman who helped guide the explorers
- C.
  
  A mountain man who showed the explorers how to trap wild game
- D.
  
  An Indian chief who traded goods with Lewis and Clark
6.

Which was the river most traveled by Lewis and Clark during their exploration of the Louisiana Territory?
- A.
  
  The Ohio River
- B.
  
  The Mississippi River
- C.
  
  The Arkansas River
- D.
  
  The Missouri River
7.

How many years did the Lewis and Clark expedition last?
- A.
  
  Less than one year
- B.
  
  A little more than two years
- C.
  
  Over five years
- D.
  
  Almost ten years
8.

Which of these was NOT a goal of the Lewis and Clark expedition?
- A.
  
  Search for a water route to the Pacific Ocean
- B.
  
  Establish relationships with the Native Americans
- C.
  
  Pay close attention to the soil and face of the country
- D.
  
  Conquer any Indian tribes and move them to Indian Territory