French Colonial Louisiana

Who was Louis Jolliet's partner during his exploration journey?

• Jacques Marquette

• Christopher Columbus

• Marco Polo

• Ferdinand Magellan

What was the main purpose of Jolliet's expedition?

• To find a shortcut to China

• To discover new animal species

• To map the Atlantic Ocean

• To establish a new colony

Where did Jolliet's journey begin?

• Lake Itasca

• Lake Michigan

• Lake Superior

• Lake Ontario

What river did Jolliet explore during his expedition?

• Mississippi River

• Amazon River

• Nile River

• Yangtze River

What happened to Jolliet's canoe on his return trip?

• It tipped over in the rapids

• It was stolen

• It sank in a storm

• It was attacked by animals

What was the significance of the Mississippi River according to the text?

• It was important for future settlements

• It was a source of gold

• It was a barrier to exploration

• It was a desert region

Which Native American cultures were present in Louisiana before European explorers arrived?

• Caddo, Plaquemine, and Mississippian

• Iroquois, Apache, and Sioux

• Cherokee, Navajo, and Hopi

• Inuit, Aleut, and Tlingit

What crop did the Mississippian culture rely heavily on?

• Corn

• Wheat

• Rice

• Barley

By what year had Native Americans moved into the Louisiana area?

• 1050 CE

• 500 CE

• 1500 CE

• 2000 CE

What was the intended return on investment for the businessmen who financed Jolliet's trip?

• Fur trade

• Gold mining

• Timber trade

• Fishing industry