Lewis and Clark Quiz for Kids

What year did the United States purchase the Louisiana Territory from France?

• 1803

• 1820

• 1776

• 1901

Who was the President of the United States when the Louisiana Purchase was made?

• George Washington

• Thomas Jefferson

• Abraham Lincoln

• John F. Kennedy

What was the approximate cost of the Louisiana Purchase?

• $100 million

• $5 billion

• Free of cost

• $15 million

Why was the Corps of Discovery expedition important?

• It was a military expedition to conquer new territories

• It was a failed attempt to find a new trade route to Asia

• It was a scientific mission to study marine life in the Pacific Ocean

• It explored and mapped the western territories of the United States, established diplomatic relations with Native American tribes, and provided valuable scientific and geographic information.

Who were the leaders of the Corps of Discovery expedition?

• Thomas Jefferson and John Adams

• Lewis Carroll and William Shakespeare

• Meriwether Lewis and William Clark

• George Washington and Benjamin Franklin

What was the role of Sacagawea in the Corps of Discovery expedition?

• Medic and doctor

• Cook and chef

• Navigator and mapmaker

• Interpreter and guide

How did the Native Americans help Lewis and Clark on their expedition?

• Building obstacles and traps

• Providing food, supplies, and guidance

• Selling weapons and ammunition

• Refusing to interact with them

Which Native American tribe did Sacagawea belong to?

• Apache

• Sioux

• Shoshone

• Cherokee

What was the significance of the Native American guide, Charbonneau, in the expedition?

• Interpreter

• Navigator

• Cook

• Medic