Do You Know Sacagawea's Journey
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Sacagawea was a great explorer from the Shoshone tribe whose journey began when she was captured and sold by the enemy. When she joined Lewis and Clark expedition she got a chance to learn that her brother was leader of the Shoshone tribe. What more do you recall about her journey? Try the quiz.
- 1.Why was it so hard to travel on the Missouri River?
- A.
The expedition was traveling upstream, against the current.
- B.
The river was frozen most of the year.
- C.
The wind was blowing against them so they couldn't use sails.
- 2.Captain Lewis charted their trip by studying
- A.
Mathematics
- B.
The stars
- C.
Business
- 3.
- A.
The journey is special to Sacagawea, because she had never traveled west before.
- B.
The journey is special to Sacagawea, because she is returning to her homeland where she was captured years ago.
- C.
The journey is special to Sacagawea, because she was the one picked to be their interpreter.
- 4.
- A.
She examines them to see if they belong to the Shoshones.
- B.
She examines them to see if they leave clues to the trail ahead.
- C.
She examines them to see if she can track nearby animals.
- 5.
- A.
The river was a challenge because of the tall boulders that created rapids that could toss the boats over on their sides.
- B.
The river was a challenge because it was frozen over, and they would have to wait for summer to cross it.
- C.
The river was a challenge because it branched off in different directions, and the explorers were not sure which branch to follow.
- 6.How was Sacagawea useful to the expedition?
- A.
Sacagawea was useful because she was able to identify where warrior Indians were before they crossed their territory, so they could go around and stay safe.
- B.
Sacagawea was useful because she knew how to make weapons.
- C.
Sacagawea was useful because she knew the territory and was a good guide. She also helped them find food.
- 7.Why did the expedition decide to leave the red pirogue at Maria's River camp?
- A.
They needed to lighted their load a little bit.
- B.
They left it in exchange for some buffalo hides to make moccasins.
- C.
They needed to use it for fire wood.
- 8.How does Captain Lewis treat Sacagawea's illness?
- A.
He treats her by pressing fresh herbs on her forehead.
- B.
He treats her by giving her fresh mineral water.
- C.
He treats her by adding leaches to her body to bleed her.
- 9.Sacagawea was taken from the Shosone by
- A.
A Mandan chief
- B.
Lewis and Clark
- C.
A Hidatsa warrior
- 10.The Shoshone call their territory the Land of
- A.
Many Great Rivers
- B.
Shining Mountains
- C.
Silver Lakes
- 11.Lewis and Clark took many provisions with them. Provisions are
- A.
Warnings
- B.
Supplies
- C.
Workers
- 12.Sergeant Ordway was a capable commander. Being capable means
- A.
Being happy to have work
- B.
Being able to do something well
- C.
Being willing to take dangerous risks
- 13.The explorers organized a portage around the falls. A portage is the act of
- A.
Carrying boats over land
- B.
Building a temporary bridge
- C.
Learning how to cross a waterfall
- 14.In desperation, Captain Lewis poured mineral water down Sacagawea's throat. When you are in desperation
- A.
You give up completely and refuse to try anything
- B.
You feel hopeless and are willing to try anything
- C.
You know there are plenty of solutions available
- 15.Captain Clark and a few others scouted for signs of the Shoshones. In this sentence, scouting means
- A.
Practicing survival
- B.
Looking for friends
- C.
Going ahead of the group
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