Lewis and Clark Quiz

Who were the two explorers who led the expedition to explore the western United States?

• John Adams and William Clark

• Meriwether Lewis and William Clark

• William Clark and Thomas Jefferson

• Thomas Jefferson and Meriwether Lewis

What was the name of the expedition led by Lewis and Clark?

• The Western Exploration Journey

• The Lewis and Clark Expedition

• The Great Western Expedition

• The Voyage of Discovery

What was the main goal of the Lewis and Clark expedition?

• To claim new territories for the United States

• To discover giant salt mountains and woolly mammoths

• To find a waterway from the Mississippi River to the Pacific Ocean

• To establish trade routes with Native American tribes

What was the name of the Native American woman who played a crucial role as a translator and guide for the expedition?

• Sacagawea

• Sitting Bull

• Pocahontas

• Crazy Horse

What was the name of the fort where the expedition spent the winter near the Pacific Ocean?

• Fort Clatsop

• Fort Lewis

• Fort Mandan

• Fort Jefferson

How long did the Lewis and Clark expedition last?

• 4 years

• 3 years

• 1 year

• 2 years

What did Lewis and Clark discover near what is now Sioux City, Iowa?

• Giant salt mountains

• Woolly mammoths

• The Great Falls

• The Pacific Ocean

What did Lewis and Clark have to do to avoid a giant waterfall?

• Climb over a mountain

• Build a bridge

• Carry their boats and equipment for 18 miles

• Find an alternate route

What did Lewis and Clark document during their expedition?

• Detailed maps of the area's mountains and rivers

• All of the above

• Over 100 new species of animals

• Over 100 new species of plants

What was the significance of the Lewis and Clark expedition?

• It doubled the size of the United States

• It established trade routes with Native American tribes

• It discovered new territories for the United States

• All of the above