Lewis and Clark Expedition Quiz

What was the name of the expedition led by Lewis and Clark in 1803?

• The Great American Journey

• The Corps of Discovery

• The Frontier Expedition

• The Trailblazers' Voyage

What year did the Lewis and Clark expedition begin?

• 1801

• 1802

• 1803

• 1804

Who asked Lewis and Clark to lead an expedition to explore the vast land in the middle of America?

• George Washington

• Thomas Jefferson

• Benjamin Franklin

• John Adams

Where did Lewis and Clark start their journey from in May 1804?

• New York City, New York

• St. Louis, Missouri

• Harper's Ferry, West Virginia

• Clarksville, Indiana

What was the main mission of the Lewis and Clark expedition?

• To find a way to cross the whole continent

• To establish trade routes with other countries

• To conquer new lands for the United States

• To search for gold and other precious metals

How did Lewis and Clark prepare for their adventure?

• They spent a lot of time studying maps and learning languages.

• They spent a lot of time getting ready, learning about medicine, plants, stars, and animals.

• They spent a lot of time training in survival and combat skills.

• They spent a lot of time building boats and crafting tools.

How did Lewis and Clark share the responsibilities of the expedition?

• Lewis was the boss and Clark was the assistant.

• Clark was the boss and Lewis was the assistant.

• They shared the job equally.

• They took turns being in charge.

Approximately how many different Native American tribes did Lewis and Clark make friends with during their expedition?

• 10

• 25

• 50

• 75

Which of the following tribes did Lewis and Clark encounter during their expedition?

• Apache

• Navajo

• Shoshone

• Cherokee

What was the name of the Native American group whose villages Lewis and Clark reached in October 1804?

• Shoshone

• Mandan

• Cherokee

• Sioux