Oregon Trail Quiz

How many present-day states did the Oregon Trail pass through?

• 4

• 6

• 8

• 10

Which of the following states did the Oregon Trail not pass through?

• Idaho

• Nebraska

• California

• Wyoming

What were covered wagons commonly known as?

• Mountain Ships

• Land Trains

• Trail boats

• Prairie Schooners

How much did a fully loaded wagon commonly weigh?

• 200 pounds

• 1,700 pounds

• 2,500 pounds

• 10,000 pounds

What was the biggest danger that pioneers faced along the trail?

• Native American attacks

• Diseases like cholera

• Landslides

• Animal attacks

Which of the following trails was not a trail that pioneers could take west?

• Oregon Trail

• California Trail

• Mormon Trail

• Pacific Trail

How long did it typically take for a wagon to cross the entire Oregon Trail?

• five weeks

• five months

• one year

• five years

What year marked the first year that travelers took the Oregon Trail?

• 1833

• 1843

• 1853

• 1863

What was the main item that pioneers brought with them in their covered wagons?

• Food

• Clothing

• Furniture

• Firewood

In which state would the pioneers begin their journey on the trail?

• Oregon

• Illinois

• Utah

• Missouri