Exploration of the Mississippi River

Who accompanied Father Marquette on his exploration of the Mississippi River Valley?

• Robert de La Salle

• Jacques Cartier

• Louis Joliet

• Samuel de Champlain

What natural feature did Marquette and Joliet encounter that startled them during their journey?

• A dense forest

• A huge catfish

• A steep cliff

• A large waterfall

How did the Illinois tribe initially greet Marquette and Joliet?

• With a feast

• With gifts of gold

• With peace pipes

• With hostility

What did the Illinois chief offer Marquette and Joliet during their visit?

• A young slave and a calumet

• A place to stay for the night

• A guide for their journey

• A map of the region

What did Marquette and Joliet find painted on the rocks that reminded them of the wilderness's dangers?

• Images of European explorers

• Depictions of Indian gods

• Maps of the Mississippi

• Symbols of peace

What river's turbulent waters did Marquette and Joliet have to navigate?

• The Illinois River

• The Arkansas River

• The Missouri River

• The Ohio River

What did the explorers use as a symbol of peace when encountering new tribes?

• A map

• A white flag

• A calumet

• A cross

What misleading information did the explorers receive from the Native Americans they encountered?

• The location of European settlements

• The availability of food resources

• The distance to the river's mouth

• The presence of hostile tribes

What did Marquette and Joliet notice about the Native Americans they encountered later in their journey?

• They were hostile and unwelcoming

• They had no contact with Europeans

• They were armed with European weapons

• They spoke only their native language

What did Marquette and Joliet use to shield themselves from the sun during their journey?

• Wooden shelters

• Sails spread as awnings

• Buffalo hides

• Large leaves