Marquette & Joliet explore Illinois and Mississippi Rivers
- 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) French Colonists
B) Spanish Conquistadors
C) Native Americans
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 search for gold and silver
C) To establish trading posts with Native American tribes
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) Wisconsin
B) Illinois
C) Iowa
D) Minnesota
- 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) Northwest Passage
B) Seven Cities of Gold
C) The Lost City of Atlantis
D) The Fountain of Youth
- 7. Which Native American tribe guided Marquette and Joliet on their journey?
A) Illinois
B) Navajo
C) Sioux
D) Cherokee
- 8. Which European country sponsored Marquette and Joliet's exploration?
A) Spain
B) England
C) France
D) Portugal
- 9. What was Marquette's profession before becoming an explorer?
A) Cartographer
B) Merchant
C) Soldier
D) Jesuit priest
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