Oregon Trail Quiz

Travelers moved west using what?

• cars

• planes

• wagons

• ship

Pioneers heading out on the trail had to leave some of their things behind.

• true

• false

The Oregon Trail began in Independence, Missouri and ended in _________________________.

• Oregon City, Oregon

• Baltimore, Maryland

• Canada

• Denver, Colorado

All pioneers made it to Orgeon and no one died on the trail.

• True
• False

Which of the following states did the Oregon Trail pass through?

• New York

• Idaho

• Florida

• Texas

Which of the following is NOT something that would have happened to a Pioneer?

• A family member dying
• A family member catching a disease
• Getting directions from their phone
• Having their wagon break

Why would people head West on the Oregon Trail?

• Free pizza at the end of the trip.
• They win a million dollars.
• New land, opportunities & life.
• The Oregon coast was prettier than the East coast.

People had to cross rivers while on the Oregon Trail.

• False

• True

While on the Oregon trail, did pioneers meet with Native Americans?

• No

• Yes

Why did pioneers often walk the entire trip?

• They needed exercise
• No room inside the wagon
• They could travel faster