Unit 3 Chapter 1: French Colonial Louisiana

Who was Louis Jolliet's partner for the journey?

• Father Jacques Marquette

• Christopher Columbus

• Marco Polo

• Hernán Cortés

What major river did Jolliet and Marquette explore during their expedition?

• Mississippi River

• Amazon River

• Nile River

• Yangtze River

What was one of the important discoveries made by Jolliet and Marquette during their exploration?

• There was no Northwest Passage

• They found the Fountain of Youth

• They discovered the Pacific Ocean

• They found a direct route to India

What happened to Jolliet's notes and map of the Mississippi River?

• They were lost when his canoe tipped over

• They were stolen by pirates

• They were destroyed in a fire

• They were buried in a secret location

What did Jolliet do after losing his notes and map?

• He rewrote most of the diary and drew another map

• He gave up on his exploration

• He moved to another country

• He decided to become a farmer

What is the significance of the Mississippi River mentioned in the text?

• It is a popular tourist destination.

• It is an important waterway for American commerce.

• It is the longest river in the world.

• It is a major source of drinking water.

Which Native American groups were living in Louisiana before the arrival of European explorers?

• Cherokee, Apache, and Sioux

• Caddo, Plaquemine, and Mississippian

• Navajo, Iroquois, and Seminole

• Hopi, Zuni, and Mohawk

What did the Mississippian culture rely heavily on growing?

• Wheat

• Rice

• Corn

• Barley

By what year had the Mississippian culture moved into the Louisiana area?

• 700 CE

• 800 CE

• 950 CE

• 1050 CE

Who was the French explorer that led a team down the Mississippi River in 1682?

• Jolliet

• Marquette

• René-Robert Cavelier, sieur de La Salle

• Champlain