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