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Famous Pioneers and Their Journeys

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Introduction:
"Some famous trips throughout history."


1. Charles Lindbergh made one of the most famous trips of all time: across the Atlantic by air. Where did he land?
    Madrid
    Rome
    Paris
    London


2. Amelia Earhart's airplane trip is famous for its failure, not for its success. Who accompanied her on her ill-fated final trip?
    Husband
    Mechanic
    Secretary
    Navigator


3. Lewis and Clark helped pioneer the opening of the American West by exploring the land obtained by Jefferson in the Louisiana Paurchase. The trip was a success, but the aftermath was difficult in some ways. Which statement is true?
    Lewis died mysteriously
    Lewis and Clark both died mysteriously
    Clark died mysteriously
    Neither Lewis nor Clark died mysteriously


4. Another key to the opening of the American West was the Chisholm Trail. Which of these cities was a frequent base for the cattle drive?
    Abilene
    Denver
    Tombstone
    Santa Fe


5. The "trail of tears" was a legendary "walk" by what Indian tribe?
    Iroquois
    Apache
    Cherokee
    Sioux


6. Xenophon led a famous retreat in ancient times after his commanding generals had been killed in combat. What troops did Xenophon lead home?
    Greek
    Roman
    Persian
    Sumerian


7. Which of these famous sailors commanded "The Golden Hind"?
    Columbus
    Drake
    Magellan
    Cabot


8. Henry Stanley went to Africa in search of the legendary David Livingston. How did the trip end?
    Stanley found Livingston and both remained in Africa
    Stanley never found Livingston
    Stanley found Livingston and returned home while Livingston stayed in Africa
    Stanley found Livingston and both left Africa


9. Some trips are vertical, rather than horizontal. which of these brave explorers perished during an attempt to climb Mt. Everest?
    Robert Peary
    Edmund Hillary
    George Mallory
    Ernest Shackleton


10. The voyage of the Kon-Tiki is famous. Who made the trip?
    Roald Amundsen
    Leif Erickson
    Thor Heyerdahl
    Eric the Red


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