Explore the Wild West! Summative Assessment

How did the journey westward impact the lives of pioneers?

• It involved significant risks, hardships, and the pursuit of new opportunities.

• It was a leisurely journey with minimal challenges.

• It led to immediate wealth and prosperity for all pioneers.

• It had no significant effect on their lives.

Who were the two explorers sent by President Jefferson to explore the western territories?

• Meriwether Lewis and William Clark

• Christopher Columbus and Ferdinand Magellan

• Marco Polo and Vasco da Gama

• Hernán Cortés and Francisco Pizarro

What was a significant motivation for pioneers traveling west during the Gold Rush?

• The search for gold.

• The promise of free land.

• The desire for adventure and exploration.

• The hope of finding new trade routes.

What vocabulary word fits in the sentence: 'A typical pioneer diet ___________ of ham, rice, bacon, dried fruit, bread, coffee, and tea'?

• Included

• Consisted

• Composed

• Contained

What geographical feature were Lewis and Clark hoping to find during their expedition?

• A river leading west.

• A mountain range to the east.

• A desert region to the south.

• An ocean to the north.

In which direction did pioneers travel to reach the gold fields?

• North

• East

• West

• South

What was one of the main dangers faced by pioneers on the trail?

• Getting cholera from polluted drinking water.

• Encountering hostile wildlife on the trail.

• Losing their way due to poor maps.

• Facing extreme weather conditions without proper gear.

What challenges did pioneers face regarding their health on the trail?

• Diseases such as cholera due to contaminated water.

• Access to fresh fruits and vegetables.

• Lack of medical supplies and doctors.

• Injuries from accidents while traveling.

What was the purpose of President Jefferson sending Lewis and Clark on their expedition?

• To explore the land to hopefully discover a river leading west.

• To establish trade routes with Native American tribes.

• To map the eastern United States territories.

• To find gold and other precious minerals in the west.

What does the term 'nooning' refer to in the context of wagon trains?

• A break taken by pioneers during the day.

• A type of wagon used for transportation.

• A method of cooking food on the trail.

• A term for the evening campfire.