Exploring the Wild West (HMH M4 W1)

Exploring the Wild West (HMH M4 W1)

5th Grade

10 Qs

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Exploring the Wild West (HMH M4 W1)

Exploring the Wild West (HMH M4 W1)

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5th Grade

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Created by

Apryl Thomas

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10 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

According to the passage, how were mountain men helpful to explorers and pioneers?

They trapped small animals for their fur.

They traded goods with Native Americans.

They acted as guides, sharing their knowledge of the land with travelers.

They went ahead of the pioneers, building a safe trail west for those in search of fortune.

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What did Jefferson hope Lewis & Clark would do?

become missionaries

write a book about prairie dogs

trade beaver pelts with fur trappers

discover a water route across the continent

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why did people leave furniture along the trail?

to mark the trail for other travelers

to make wagons lighter for the oxen

because old furniture was considered garbage

because they wanted to buy new furniture for their new lives

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which direction did the pioneers travel trying to make their way to gold?

North

South

East

West

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

The passage says the scientist still study plants specimens gathered by Lewis and Clark. What is the meaning of specimens as it is used in the passage?

sketches

samples

models

copies

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What caused the most pioneer deaths along the trail?

getting cholera from polluted drinking water

getting caught in mountain storms

being crushed by frighten cattle

leaving too late in the season

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why was it important for the pioneers to reach Independence Rock before July 4?

They ran the risk of running into storms.

The oxen got tired on that day.

They were going to be late to the July 4th party.

They were scared of the buffalo chips.

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