The Lewis and Clark Expedition Quiz

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

• Theodore Roosevelt

• Thomas Jefferson

• Abraham Lincoln

• George Washington

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

• To find gold

• To colonize the western territories

• To establish trade with Europe

• To explore and map the newly acquired land

Which river did the expedition follow to reach the Great Plains?

• Colorado River

• Mississippi River

• Missouri River

• Columbia River

Which tribe did Lewis and Clark encounter that was initially tense?

• Apache

• Cherokee

• Lakota (Sioux)

• Navajo

What was Sacagawea's role in the expedition?

• Scientist

• Cook

• Guide and interpreter

• Soldier

What significant geographical feature did Lewis and Clark reach that divides the flow of water between the Pacific and Atlantic Oceans?

• The Rocky Mountains

• The Great Plains

• The Appalachian Mountains

• The Continental Divide

How did the expedition return to St. Louis?

• By traveling through Mexico

• By following the same route back

• By sailing around South America

• By taking a shortcut through Canada

What was the total distance covered by the Lewis and Clark expedition?

• Over 10,000 miles

• Over 5,000 miles

• Over 7,000 miles

• Over 8,000 miles

What happened to Lewis after the expedition?

• He wrote a book about the expedition

• He moved to England

• He was appointed governor of the Louisiana Territory

• He became a teacher

What was the fate of Sacagawea after the expedition?

• She became a famous explorer

• She moved back to her native land

• She was honored by Congress

• She passed away in 1812