Quiz on The Lewis and Clark Expedition

What was the primary objective of the Lewis and Clark Expedition?

• To discover gold

• To find the Northwest Passage

• To establish a new city

• To trade with Europe

Who purchased the Louisiana Territory?

• President Thomas Jefferson

• Queen Elizabeth

• King George III

• Napoleon Bonaparte

What was the cost of the Louisiana Purchase?

• $15 million

• $100 million

• $50 million

• $1 million

How long did the Lewis and Clark Expedition last?

• From 1800 to 1802

• From 1799 to 1801

• From 1803 to 1805

• From 1804 to 1806

What role did Sacagawea play in the expedition?

• Scientist

• Cook

• Interpreter and guide

• Soldier

Which river did Lewis and Clark travel up during their expedition?

• Missouri River

• Amazon River

• Mississippi River

• Colorado River

What was the name of the group led by Lewis and Clark?

• The Frontier Group

• The Corps of Discovery

• The Discovery Team

• The American Explorers

What was the fate of Meriwether Lewis?

• Died under mysterious circumstances

• Became President

• Returned to France

• Founded a city

What did the United States hope to find through the expedition?

• Northwest Passage

• New lands for settlement

• A route to India

• Diamond mines

Which animal did the expedition encounter for the first time in the Great Plains?

• Prairie dogs

• Kangaroos

• Elephants

• Penguins