Famous Expeditions
1 / 15Historic expeditions and journeys of discovery
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The Lewis and Clark Expedition (1804-1806) was commissioned by which U.S. president?
About Famous Expeditions
Give your memory a workout with Famous Expeditions: 15 multiple-choice questions aimed at mixed difficulty, free to play right in your browser. Historic expeditions and journeys of discovery Expect to spend about 7 minutes; every question comes with an explanation, so you learn something even when you miss.
A few sample questions
1. The Lewis and Clark Expedition (1804-1806) was commissioned by which U.S. president?
Answer: Thomas Jefferson
2. Who led the first expedition to reach the South Pole in December 1911?
Answer: Roald Amundsen
3. Ferdinand Magellan's expedition (1519-1522) is famous for being the first to do what?
Answer: Circumnavigate the globe
4. Sir Edmund Hillary and Tenzing Norgay became the first confirmed climbers to reach the summit of Mount Everest in which year?
Answer: 1953
5. Ernest Shackleton's ill-fated 1914 expedition aboard which ship became one of history's greatest survival stories?
Answer: Endurance
Frequently asked questions
How long does Famous Expeditions take?
Most players finish Famous Expeditions in about 7 minutes. You can pause between questions, replay it as often as you like, and there is no penalty for taking your time — answers are explained after you submit them.
What's a good follow-up after Famous Expeditions?
If you enjoyed this general knowledge quiz, try the Daily Challenge — five rotating questions, refreshed every 24 hours, that count toward your streak. You can also use the Surprise Me button on the homepage to land on a different game type for variety.
Can I print Famous Expeditions?
Yes — use the Print button at the top of the page for a clean question sheet, or "Print with Answers" to make an answer key. Printed sheets work well for group play at home, in a classroom, or at a senior center.
Will I lose my progress if I close the page?
Your overall progress — XP, streaks, and badges — is saved in your browser automatically. A quiz that's underway restarts if you leave mid-game, but at about 7 minutes, Famous Expeditions fits comfortably in one sitting.
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