Lewis and Clark Expedition Quiz

Who sold the Louisiana territory to the United States?

• William Clark

• Meriwether Lewis

• Thomas Jefferson

• Napoleon Bonaparte

What was the main goal of the Corps of Discovery?

• All of the above

• To discover the Northwest Passage

• To document the geography and animal life

• To meet the Native American tribes

Who served as an interpreter for the Corps of Discovery?

• Toussaint Charbonneau

• Jean Baptiste

• Sacagawea

• Chief Cameahwait

Where did Lewis and Clark winter during their expedition?

• Oregon

• Missouri

• Idaho

• North Dakota

How many plant species did the expedition document and discover?

• Over 250

• Over 200

• Over 150

• Over 100

What was the name of the fort that Lewis and Clark built during their expedition?

• Fort Sacagawea

• Fort Jefferson

• Fort Mandan

• Fort Clatsop

How long did the Corps of Discovery's journey last?

• 2 years, 4 months, 10 days

• 1 year, 6 months, 5 days

• 3 years, 1 month, 15 days

• 4 years, 3 months, 20 days

Which Native American tribe helped the Corps of Discovery during the winter?

• Mandan

• Camas

• Shoshone

• Clatsop

What did the expedition send to Thomas Jefferson as a unique animal from the west?

• Caged prairie dog

• Bison calf

• Grizzly bear cub

• Mountain lion kitten

How many states does the Louisiana territory make up today?

• 12

• 10

• 14

• 16