Lewis and Clark Expedition Quiz

Who was chosen by President Jefferson to lead the expedition across the Louisiana Territory?

• William Clark

• Sacajawea

• Meriwether Lewis

• Thomas Jefferson

What was one of the main goals of the Lewis and Clark expedition?

• To find gold

• To establish new colonies

• To find a water route to the Pacific Ocean

• To build a fort in North Dakota

Who joined the expedition as a translator?

• William Clark

• Sacajawea

• Meriwether Lewis

• Thomas Jefferson

Where did the explorers build a fort and spend the winter in 1804?

• St. Louis, Missouri

• Oregon Country

• North Dakota

• Rocky Mountains

What tribe did Sacajawea belong to?

• Sioux

• Shoshone

• Cherokee

• Apache

What did the Shoshone provide to help the expedition cross the mountains?

• Food and water

• Maps and guides

• Guides and horses

• Weapons and tools

Where did the expedition reach in November 1805?

• St. Louis, Missouri

• Pacific Ocean

• North Dakota

• Rocky Mountains

What did Lewis and Clark do to document their journey?

• Took photographs

• Wrote in journals

• Made sculptures

• Recorded videos

What did the explorers bring back with them from the expedition?

• Gold and silver

• Plants and animal skins

• Weapons and tools

• Maps and guides

How long did the Lewis and Clark expedition last?

• One year

• More than two years

• Six months

• Three years