Do You Know The Oregon Trail?

You might know the video game "Oregon Trail" but how much do you know about the real Oregon Trail? Ready to find out? Take these 10 quiz questions and put your knowledge to the test!
START THE QUIZ!

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Where did the Oregon Trail begin?
Independence, Mississippi
Independence, Missouri
Independence, Kansas

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Where did the Oregon Trail end?
Oregon City, Oregon
Portland, Oregon
Vancouver, Washington

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How many miles long was the Oregon Trail?
3,000 miles
1,000 miles
2,000 miles

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Who were the Pioneers?
The first Americans to move west
The first Americans to start a ranch
The first Americans to log trees

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How long did it take to get to Oregon on the Oregon Trail?
1 year
4-5 months
6-7 months

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How many people came west on the Oregon Trail?
At least 80,000
At least 1,000
At least 1,000,000

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The Oregon Trail was first traveled in the early....
1900s
1840s
1890s

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True or false: The Oregon Trail was laid down by traders and fur trappers.
True
False

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True or false: Those who set out on the trail had a one-in-10 chance of dying before reaching their destination.
True
False

Question 10/10

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Congress designated the Oregon National Historic Trail in....
1978
1990
1982
This quiz revealed that you have an average knowledge of the Oregon Trail! Sure, you might not be the world's foremost expert on the Oregon trail, but you certainly know more than your fair share. You've got a strong base knowledge to keep building upon. You'll be a master in no time!

C+, Oregon Trail Average

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Right!
Based on the results of this quiz, you are Oregon Trail awesome! Unlike many Americans, you know the true facts when it comes to this famous trail. From the arduous hazards to the early settlers, you know all about how these pioneers made their famous journey from east to west.

B+, Oregon Trail Awesome

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Right!
Based on the results of this quiz, you are Oregon Trail amazing! It's obvious that you know the Oregon Trail like no other. From the early days of fur trappers to the families of settlers looking to make a new life, you know this famous trail like only a true history buff can. Go you!

A+, Oregon Trail Amazing

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Right!
1
Where did the Oregon Trail begin?
Independence, Mississippi
Independence, Missouri
Independence, Kansas
2
Where did the Oregon Trail end?
Oregon City, Oregon
Portland, Oregon
Vancouver, Washington
3
How many miles long was the Oregon Trail?
3,000 miles
1,000 miles
2,000 miles
4
Who were the Pioneers?
The first Americans to move west
The first Americans to start a ranch
The first Americans to log trees
5
How long did it take to get to Oregon on the Oregon Trail?
1 year
4-5 months
6-7 months
6
How many people came west on the Oregon Trail?
At least 80,000
At least 1,000
At least 1,000,000
7
The Oregon Trail was first traveled in the early....
1900s
1840s
1890s
8
True or false: The Oregon Trail was laid down by traders and fur trappers.
True
False
9
True or false: Those who set out on the trail had a one-in-10 chance of dying before reaching their destination.
True
False
10
Congress designated the Oregon National Historic Trail in....
1978
1990
1982