The Pilgrims

Why did King Henry VIII split from the Catholic Church?

• Because he wanted to start his own church

• Because the Pope allowed him to divorce his wife

• Because he wanted to become the head of the Catholic Church

• Because he wanted to join the Church of England

Why were the Pilgrims called separatists?

• Because they believed in the Church of England

• Because they wanted to separate from the King

• Because they wanted to start their own churches

• Because they were persecuted by the Catholic Church

Where did the Pilgrims initially move to find religious freedom?

• Virginia

• Netherlands

• England

• Maine

What document did the Pilgrims write before going ashore in Plymouth?

• Mayflower Compact

• Declaration of Independence

• Constitution of America

• Bill of Rights

Who taught the Pilgrims how to grow crops and hunt in the new land?

• King Henry VIII

• Squanto and Samuset

• Massasoit

• Puritans

What was the name of the chief of the Wampanoag tribe?

• Squanto

• Samuset

• Massasoit

• King Phillips

What did the Pilgrims and the Wampanoag celebrate in November 1621?

• Thanksgiving

• Christmas

• Easter

• Independence Day

What happened to the Pilgrims after the arrival of the Puritans?

• They joined the Puritan community

• They started their own colony

• They returned to England

• They were persecuted by the Puritans

What led to the end of the Pilgrims' community?

• King Phillips War

• Mayflower Compact

• Puritan arrival

• Native American friendship

How many U.S. presidents can trace their family lineage to passengers on the Mayflower?

• 3

• 6

• 9

• 12