The Louisiana Purchase and The Corps of Discovery Quiz

How did settlers travel and move west?

• Walking along trails made by other people

• Pulled in wagons by elephants

• Rode on camels

• Traveled on the river using Flatboats

Who sold the Louisiana Territory to President Jefferson?

• Spain

• Britain

• France

• Canada

What was the name of Lewis and Clark's group?

• The Corps of Discovery

• The Western Explorers

• The Pacific Navigators

• The Louisiana Explorers

How many miles did the Corps of Discovery travel in under two and a half years?

• Twelve thousand miles

• Ten thousand miles

• Eight thousand miles

• Five thousand miles

Who served as an interpreter for Lewis and Clark?

• Charbonneau

• Sacagawea

• Mandan

• Santa Fe

What did Lewis and Clark bring with them on their journey to make peace with the Native Americans?

• Clothes

• Food

• Gifts

• Weapons

True or False. Lewis and Clark's expedition brought back lots of useful information which aided people who later moved west.

• True

• False

What was the name of Lewis and Clark's expedition party?

• Westward Exploratory Group

• Corps of Discovery

Who was President at the time of the Louisiana Purchase?

• Thomas Jefferson

• Theodore Roosevelt

True or False. Sacagawea was an Indian woman who helped Lewis and Clark on their journey.

• True

• False