- 1. In what year did Marquette and Joliet explore the Illinois and Mississippi Rivers?
A) 1673
B) 1492
C) 1865
D) 1776
- 2. Who provided Marquette and Joliet with valuable information about the Mississippi River?
A) Native Americans
B) French Colonists
C) Spanish Conquistadors
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. Which Native American tribe guided Marquette and Joliet on their journey?
A) Sioux
B) Navajo
C) Illinois
D) Cherokee
- 5. What were Marquette and Joliet searching for in their exploration?
A) The Lost City of Atlantis
B) Northwest Passage
C) Seven Cities of Gold
D) The Fountain of Youth
- 6. In what present-day state did Marquette and Joliet first encounter the Mississippi River?
A) Illinois
B) Wisconsin
C) Iowa
D) Minnesota
- 7. Which European country sponsored Marquette and Joliet's exploration?
A) Spain
B) Portugal
C) England
D) France
- 8. What was Marquette's profession before becoming an explorer?
A) Merchant
B) Jesuit priest
C) Cartographer
D) Soldier
- 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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