William Penn Quizizz

William Penn Quizizz

7th - 10th Grade

12 Qs

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William Penn Quizizz

William Penn Quizizz

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7th - 10th Grade

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

5 mins • 1 pt

William Penn was born in London, England, the son of:

a naval officer who was knighted Sir Admiral William Penn
a Quaker preacher

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

5 mins • 1 pt

Penn attended Oxford University and:

joined other university students who dressed and acted in outrageous manners
was expelled from school for disobeying the school rule that all students must attend the Church of England

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

5 mins • 1 pt

Penn's father sent him to France and Italy where he studied and traveled for two years before returning to England as:

an outspoken critic of the king and the Church of England
a very fashionable gentleman without any apparent religious beliefs

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

5 mins • 1 pt

At age 22, Penn met a preacher in Ireland who:

convinced Penn of the truth of the Quaker faith.  Quakers at the time were jailed and even put to death
convinced Penn that Quakerism is the only religion people should practice

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

On three occasions, Penn:

led violent demonstrations against the English government
was imprisoned for writing and preaching about Quakerism

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

5 mins • 1 pt

When King Charles II granted land to Penn to settle a debt to his father,

Penn named the colony Pennsylvania after himself
Penn named the colony Sylvania and the King added "Penn" to the name
Penn named the colony after his father

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

5 mins • 1 pt

Penn strongly believed that Pennsylvania should be a colony that:

all residents must practice Quakerism
all residents should be free to worship freely

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