Lewis and Clark Expedition Quiz

Who hired Meriwether Lewis and William Clark to lead the group of explorers?

• Thomas Jefferson

• George Washington

• Benjamin Franklin

• John Adams

What was one of the purposes of the Lewis and Clark expedition?

• To find a route to the Atlantic Ocean

• To establish a new colony

• To find a water route to the Pacific Ocean

• To build a new city

How many men were in the Corps of Discovery?

• 30

• 45

• 60

• 75

What was the name of the enslaved man who was part of the Corps of Discovery?

• York

• John

• Peter

• Sam

What role did Sacagawea play in the expedition?

• She was the main navigator

• She was a translator and guide

• She was the cook

• She was the mapmaker

Which animal was NOT discovered by Lewis and Clark?

• Prairie dogs

• Grizzly bears

• Kangaroos

• Bison

What did the expedition provide that helped future explorers?

• Weapons and armor

• Detailed maps and descriptions of landforms

• Gold and silver

• New farming techniques

What was one of the purposes of establishing relations with Native American tribes?

• To convert them to a new religion

• To trade for supplies and horses

• To teach them English

• To recruit them as soldiers

What did Sacagawea do to show attacking tribes that the expedition was peaceful?

• She waved a white flag

• She brought her baby on the journey

• She sang songs

• She gave them gifts

What was one of the main goals of the Lewis and Clark expedition?

• To find gold

• To create maps of the landscape and waterways

• To build a fort

• To establish a new government