
Transcontinental Railroad Quiz
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Social Studies
5th Grade

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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What was the purpose of the Transcontinental Railroad?
To connect the east and west coasts of the United States
To build a bridge across the Pacific Ocean
To create a tunnel through the Rocky Mountains
To link the United States with Canada
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which two major railroad companies built the Transcontinental Railroad?
The Northern Pacific and the Southern Pacific
The Union Pacific and the Central Pacific
The Atlantic and the Pacific Railways
The Great Northern and the Canadian Pacific
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Where did the Union Pacific Railroad start?
New York City
Chicago
Omaha, Nebraska
San Francisco, California
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Where did the Central Pacific Railroad start?
St. Louis, Missouri
Sacramento, California
Denver, Colorado
Salt Lake City, Utah
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What year was the Transcontinental Railroad completed?
1860
1869
1875
1881
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What was the name of the event where the Union Pacific and Central Pacific Railroads met?
The Great Crossing
The Golden Spike Ceremony
The Last Link Celebration
The Union Meet
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Who were the main workers on the Transcontinental Railroad?
Farmers
Immigrants, including Chinese and Irish workers
Soldiers
Scientists
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