Lewis and Clark Expedition Quiz

Who were the main figures in the Lewis and Clark expedition?

• Lewis, Clark, and Sacagawea

• Lewis, Clark, and Jefferson

• Clark, Sacagawea, and Adams

• Jefferson, Washington, and Adams

What was the name of the land purchase made by Thomas Jefferson from the French?

• Florida Purchase

• Texas Purchase

• Louisiana Purchase

• Alaska Purchase

How much did the United States pay per acre for the Louisiana Purchase?

• Ten cents

• Five cents

• One dollar

• Twenty cents

Which of the following states was NOT part of the Louisiana Purchase?

• Arkansas

• Iowa

• California

• Missouri

Who was chosen as the leader of the Lewis and Clark expedition?

• William Clark

• Thomas Jefferson

• Meriwether Lewis

• Sacagawea

What was the name of the group that went on the Lewis and Clark expedition?

• The Corps of Discovery

• The Frontier Group

• The Exploration Squad

• The Discovery Team

Which river did the expedition travel up from St. Louis?

• Snake River

• Columbia River

• Missouri River

• Mississippi River

What was the name of the Native American tribe that helped the expedition during the winter?

• Shoshone

• Mandan

• Sioux

• Lakota

What was Sacagawea's role in the expedition?

• Doctor

• Interpreter and guide

• Cook

• Navigator

What was the significance of Sacagawea's presence in the expedition?

• She was a sign of peace

• She was the leader

• She provided food

• She mapped the route