Lewis and Clark Expedition Quiz

Who were the leaders of the Lewis and Clark Expedition?

• Thomas Jefferson and Maryweather Lewis

• Maryweather Lewis and William Clark

• William Clark and Sacagawea

• Thomas Jefferson and William Clark

What was the primary goal of the Lewis and Clark Expedition?

• To find gold in the west

• To map the eastern United States

• To establish trade with Native Americans

• To find a water route to the Pacific

What breed was Seaman, the dog that accompanied the expedition?

• German Shepherd

• Newfoundland

• St. Bernard

• Labrador Retriever

What was one of Seaman's roles during the expedition?

• Cooking for the crew

• Navigating the rivers

• Leading the horses

• Hunting and retrieving game

How did Seaman assist the expedition during the harsh winter?

• By keeping watch at night

• By pulling sleds

• By finding food

• By providing warmth

What significant event happened to Seaman during the return journey?

• He was stolen by Native Americans

• He was left behind at a fort

• He was injured by a bear

• He was lost in the mountains

What was the reaction of Native Americans to Seaman?

• They were afraid of him

• They were impressed by him

• They ignored him

• They wanted to trade him for horses

What mystery surrounds Seaman after the expedition?

• His breed was unknown

• His color was debated

• His fate after the expedition

• His role in the expedition

What did Lewis and Clark name after Seaman during the expedition?

• A mountain

• A fort

• A river

• A creek

What was the outcome of the expedition for Seaman?

• He was lost in the mountains

• He was sold to Native Americans

• He returned safely

• He was left in Oregon