Lewis and Clark Quiz

If the readers of “Lewis and Clark” wanted to find information about the journey the explorers took, which heading would give them the information?

• The Explorers

• The Expedition

• What Did They Pack?

• Glossary

Why did the explorers bring things such as glass beads and sewing needles on their expeditions?

• Lewis and Clark needed those items to help decorate their uniforms and the uniforms of others traveling with them.

• Lewis and Clark liked to collect beads and sewing items.

• Lewis and Clark believed that they could use the beads and sewing items to trade with Native Americans.

• President Jefferson instructed Lewis and Clark to bring the items to float in the Pacific Ocean.

Why did the author MOST LIKELY write that the expedition would have failed without the help of Sacagawea?

• Sacagawea knew of a water route to take them all the way to the Pacific Ocean.

• Sacagawea was friends with President Jefferson.

• Sacagawea brought the explorers good luck.

• Sacagawea translated between the explorers and the Native Americans, helped find food, and helped keep peace with many of the Native American nations.

Which text feature is used in the text to give the definition of the Corps of Discovery?

• Glossary

• Index

• Illustration

• Caption

Why did President Jefferson want Lewis and Clark to search for?

• a route to the Mississippi River

• a water route to the Pacific Ocean

• a water route to the Atlantic Ocean

• a water route to the Indian Ocean

Why were Lewis and Clark chosen to explore the Louisiana Purchase?

• They were friends of President Jefferson.

• They asked President Jefferson to allow them to do it.

• They both served in the US Army and had knowledge and experience needed to explore new land.

• None of the above

Sacagawea was a Native American.

• True

• False

What is the main idea of “The Explorers?”

• Clark was born in 1770.

• President Jefferson bought the Louisiana Territory for $15 million.

• Lewis and Clark were chosen by President Jefferson to explore the Louisiana territory because of their knowledge and experience.

• Lewis was later chosen as Jefferson’s personal secretary.

The author states that: “Without the help of Sacagawea and other Native Americans, the dangerous expedition would have probably failed.” Is this a fact or an opinion?

• Fact

• Opinion

Lewis and Clark brought back detailed information on the geography, natural history, and Native American cultures after the expedition was over:

• Detailed maps, scientific observations, and information on Native American tribes

• Only animal specimens

• Only information on the eastern states

• Only details about the Missouri River