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