Scavenger Hunt Activity Sheet Set Page 4
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416. Which of these are in the traveling trunk case?
11. The pioneers left from two main jumping off
points.
(mark all that apply)
___book ___shoes ___coins
___keys ___jewelry ___gun
___Independence
___South Pass
___St. Joseph
17. What Mountain Pass crosses the Continental
___Council Bluffs
Divide?
12. About how many miles was it from
Independence, Missouri to Oregon City,
Oregon?
18. Why was South Pass important to the
(Circle best answer)
travelers?
a. 1,580 miles
b. <2,200 miles
c. 555 miles
d. 2,000 miles
19. Name two items that were traded between the
13. What month was best to begin their trip and
pioneers and Indians.
why?
1. ______________ 2. ______________
20. What items were discarded along the Oregon
Trail?
(mark all that apply)
14. Why was it best to join a wagon train?
___stove ___hardtack ___piano
___toys ___mirror ___food ___shoes
21. Forts were considered an “oasis in the
wilderness” on the trail. Name six forts and
explain why they were considered an “oasis”.
15. Name two landmarks along the Oregon Trail
and match to which state it belongs.
1. ______________ 4. ______________
1. ______________
Wyoming
2. ______________ 5. ______________
2. ______________
Idaho
3. ______________ 6. ______________
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