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