- 1. In what year did Marquette and Joliet explore the Illinois and Mississippi Rivers?
A) 1776
B) 1673
C) 1492
D) 1865
- 2. Who provided Marquette and Joliet with valuable information about the Mississippi River?
A) Spanish Conquistadors
B) French Colonists
C) Portuguese Sailors
D) Native Americans
- 3. What was the purpose of Marquette and Joliet's exploration of the Illinois and Mississippi Rivers?
A) To search for gold and silver
B) To find a water route to the Pacific Ocean
C) To establish trading posts with Native American tribes
D) To conquer new lands for France
- 4. In what present-day state did Marquette and Joliet first encounter the Mississippi River?
A) Wisconsin
B) Minnesota
C) Illinois
D) Iowa
- 5. What river did Marquette and Joliet use to return north after reaching the Arkansas River?
A) Ohio River
B) Illinois River
C) Colorado River
D) Missouri River
- 6. What were Marquette and Joliet searching for in their exploration?
A) The Lost City of Atlantis
B) The Fountain of Youth
C) Northwest Passage
D) Seven Cities of Gold
- 7. Which Native American tribe guided Marquette and Joliet on their journey?
A) Cherokee
B) Illinois
C) Sioux
D) Navajo
- 8. Which European country sponsored Marquette and Joliet's exploration?
A) England
B) Spain
C) Portugal
D) France
- 9. What was Marquette's profession before becoming an explorer?
A) Cartographer
B) Soldier
C) Jesuit priest
D) Merchant
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