The Mayflower Voyage

Multiple Choice

Why was the Mayflower Voyage significant in American history?

• It brought the Pilgrims who helped start new communities.

• It was a famous pirate ship.

Multiple Choice

What was the name of the ship that docked in England in 1620 and prepared to sail across the Atlantic Ocean?

• Mayflower

• Titanic

Multiple Choice

Which of the following supplies did the pilgrims carry onto the Mayflower for their trip?

• Barrels of food and drinks

• Cloth

Multiple Choice

Who was the leader on the Mayflower, and what were his responsibilities?

• The captain, who gave orders to the crew and helped steer the ship.

• The shipbuilder, who repaired the ship.

Multiple Choice

What did the captain do to signal that it was time to sail the sea?

• He rang the bell

• He waved goodbye

Multiple Choice

Why were the pilgrims excited as they began their trip across the Atlantic Ocean?

• They were going to a new home

• They were going on vacation

Multiple Choice

Which of the following words are related to the journey of the pilgrims leaving England?

• anchor

• leader

Multiple Choice

What caused many of the pilgrims to feel sick while traveling on the ship?

• The swaying motion of the ship

• Cold weather

Open Ended

Describe what happened when the captain saw storm clouds ahead. What actions did the sailors and pilgrims take?

Multiple Choice

Which of the following events happened during the storm?

• Water splashed onto the ship

• The waves became smaller

Multiple Choice

After the storm, what did the sailors do to help the ship sail out of danger?

• They repaired the ship

• They abandoned the ship

Multiple Choice

Which of the following words from the 'Sailing At Sea' vocabulary board are related to challenges faced by the pilgrims during their journey?

• difficult

• trip

Multiple Choice

What did the captain do when he saw land after the long journey on the Mayflower?

• He rang the bell and yelled 'Land Ho!'

• He wrote a letter to England

Multiple Choice

What was the purpose of the Mayflower Compact that the pilgrims signed when they arrived at their new home?

• To agree to live together peacefully as a community

• To plan their return journey to England