WorksheetsOregon Trail
Total questions: 12
Worksheet time: 9mins
Name
Class
Date
1.
Pioneers are people that
a)
are the first to settle in a new area.
b)
come from a different country to live in another country.
c)
are looking for gold.
d)
fought for the Mexican government.
2.
Travelers moved west using what?
a)
cars
b)
planes
c)
wagons
d)
ship
3.
What mountain range did the Oregon Trail cross?
a)
Appalachians
b)
Smoky Mountains
c)
Green Mountains
d)
Rocky Mountains
4.
Pioneers heading out on the trail had to leave some of their things behind.
a)
true
b)
false
5.
Why would people head West on the Oregon Trail?
a)
Free pizza at the end of the trip.
b)
They win a million dollars.
c)
New land, opportunities & life.
d)
The Oregon coast was prettier than the East coast.
6.
While on the Oregon trail, did pioneers meet with Native Americans?
a)
No
b)
Yes
7.
One in 10 people die on the oregon trail
a)
True
b)
False
8.
Families often traveled in groups with a guide to lead them.
a)
true
b)
false
9.
Why did pioneers often walk the entire trip?
a)
They needed exercise
b)
No room inside the wagon
c)
They could travel faster
10.
What animal was used to pull wagons?
a)
dogs
b)
buffalo
c)
Sheep
d)
Oxen
11.
People had to cross rivers while on the Oregon Trail.
a)
False
b)
True
12.
Which of the following states did the Oregon Trail pass through?
a)
New York
b)
Idaho
c)
Florida
d)
Texas
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