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