CH 2-Life in the English Colonies Quiz

What was the main occupation of colonial families?

• Fishing

• Farming

• Trading

• Hunting

How did colonial children learn to read and write?

• They went to school

• Their parents taught them

• They learned from their siblings

• They didn't learn

What were the daily chores of colonial boys?

• Cooking and cleaning

• Feeding animals and repairing fences

• Making candles and preserving foods

• Sewing and knitting

What was the main difference between free colonial children and enslaved children?

• Free children had more siblings

• Free children had their own bedrooms

• Enslaved children had more playmates

• Enslaved children had more freedom

What was the typical daily schedule for colonial children?

• School in the morning, chores in the afternoon

• Chores in the morning, playtime in the afternoon

• Playtime in the morning, chores in the afternoon

• No fixed schedule

What was a common method used to cure sickness in the colonies?

• Bleeding the patient

• Feeding them candy

• Roasting a toad

• Sprinkling pepper on meat

What was the general belief about staying healthy in the colonies?

• Avoiding doctors

• Eating lots of fruits

• Sleeping on a soft bed

• Wearing thick shoes

What was a common cure recommended by doctors in the colonies?

• Drinking herbal tea

• Taking medicine made from tree bark

• Bleeding the patient

• Using special herbs

What was the main cause of death for many colonial children?

• Accidents

• Disease

• Starvation

• War