Dutch in the New World Quiz

Which area became known as New England?

• Plymouth Plantation

• Massachusetts Bay Colony

• Both A and B

• None of the above

Which country had settled in South America?

• England

• France

• Spain

• Holland

What were the Dutch known for sailing all over the world?

• Cargo ships

• Warships

• Fishing boats

• Passenger ships

What were the small settlements built by Dutch merchants in distant lands called?

• Trading posts

• Colonies

• Forts

• Villages

What was the name of the first big group formed by the Dutch government to organize merchant groups?

• Dutch East India Company

• Dutch West India Company

• Dutch Trading Company

• Dutch Merchant Alliance

Who was the explorer who brought back tales of Native Americans willing to trade furs?

• William the Silent

• Henry Hudson

• Peter Stuyvesant

• Charles II

What did the Dutch offer the Lenape in exchange for Manhattan Island?

• Gold and silver

• Glass beads, pots, and kettles

• Weapons and ammunition

• Horses and cattle

What did the Lenape believe about land?

• It should be bought and sold

• It should be shared by everyone

• It should be owned by the strongest

• It should be controlled by the government

What did the English rename New Amsterdam?

• New England

• New France

• New Spain

• New York

Who became the new governor of New Amsterdam after it fell under English control?

• William the Silent

• Henry Hudson

• Peter Stuyvesant

• Charles II