Missouri History Quiz

What is Cahokia known for?

• A modern city in Missouri

• Ancient Native American mound builders

• A famous battle site

• A type of music

Which state is known as the "Show Me State"?

• Illinois

• Kansas

• Missouri

• Arkansas

What was the Louisiana Purchase?

• A treaty with Spain

• A land deal between the U.S. and France

• A battle during the Civil War

• A famous expedition

Who was Alexander McNair?

• The first governor of Missouri

• A famous explorer

• A Civil War general

• A jazz musician

What is one thing Daniel Boone is famous for?

• Founding St. Louis

• Living in MO under three different countries

• Leading the Lewis and Clark expedition

• Writing the Missouri Compromise

What did Lewis and Clark do?

• Discovered gold in California

• Explored the Louisiana Territory

• Fought in the Revolutionary War

• Wrote the Declaration of Independence

When did Missouri achieve statehood?

• 1804

• 1821

• 1850

• 1865

What was the Missouri Compromise?

• An agreement to end the Civil War

• A deal to balance free and slave states

• A treaty with Native Americans

• A trade agreement with Canada

What is Sedalia known for?

• A major port city

• The site of a famous art festival

• A Civil War battle site

• Missouri State Fair

Who was George R. Smith?

• Founder of Sedalia

• A Civil War general

• A Missouri governor

• A famous author