French Explorers in Wisconsin

Which French Explorer was an excellent map maker?

• Etienne Brule

• Father Jacques Marquette

• Louis Joliet

• Father Renee Menard

Which French explorer do we believe was the first to visit what we now call Wisconsin?

• Etienne Brule

• Jean Nicolet

• Father Renee Menard

• Fathe Jacques Marquette

Jean Nicolet was looking for what when he landed near Green Bay?

• The Mississippi River

• Beaver Pelts

• Silver and Gold

• A Trade Route to China

Why was Father Jacques Marquette chosen to explore the Mississippi River?

• He was a very nice person.

• He made excellent maps.

• He spoke many indigenous languages.

• He had a peace pipe.

Why did Marquette and Joliet explore the Mississippi River?

• To learn new languages.

• To see if it led to the Gulf of Mexico.

• To enjoy summer vacation.

• To spy on the Spanish.

Which of these statements is false about Father Renee Menard?

• He died trying to bring food to starving indigenous people.

• He built a mission near Madeline Island.

• He was a Jesuit Priest

• He was an excellent map maker.

Which French Missionary built a mission near Green Bay and spoke at least 10 languages?

• Etienne Brule

• Father Allouez

• Father Mendard

• Father Marquette

What object saved Marquette and Joliet on their journey near the Arkansas River?

• A peace pipe

• A gold cross

• Glass beads

• Iron cooking pots

The first highways of Wisconsin were?

• Interstate 94

• Highway 35

• The Grand Portage

• Rivers and Waterways

What does it mean to "portage"?

• To pack your bags

• To carry gear between waterways

• To trap animals like beaver

• To read maps while camping