Pilgrims and Puritans Quiz

What was the Mayflower Compact?

• The Mayflower Compact was a military agreement among the Pilgrims

• The Mayflower Compact was a legal document created by the Pilgrims in 1620, establishing a self-governing colony based on majority rule.

• The Mayflower Compact was a treaty between the Pilgrims and the Native Americans

• The Mayflower Compact was a religious text written by the Pilgrims

Which colony was established by the Pilgrims?

• Jamestown Colony

• Massachusetts Bay Colony

• Plymouth Colony

• Roanoke Colony

Who were the Puritans?

• The Puritans were a group of English Protestants in the 16th and 17th centuries who sought to purify the Church of England from its Catholic practices.

• The Puritans were a group of ancient Greek philosophers

• The Puritans were a secret society of medieval knights

• The Puritans were a tribe of Native Americans

What was the main reason for the establishment of the Massachusetts Bay Colony?

• To create a haven for pirates and outlaws

• The main reason for the establishment of the Massachusetts Bay Colony was to create a religiously-based community for Puritans seeking religious freedom.

• To establish a trading post for fur and timber

• To build a military stronghold against Native American tribes

Which of the following is a belief held by the Puritans?

• Polytheism

• Atheism

• Reincarnation

• Predestination

Where did the Pilgrims first settle before establishing Plymouth Colony?

• The Pilgrims first settled in New York before establishing Plymouth Colony.

• The Pilgrims first settled in Virginia before establishing Plymouth Colony.

• The Pilgrims first settled in Provincetown, Massachusetts before establishing Plymouth Colony.

• The Pilgrims first settled in Florida before establishing Plymouth Colony.

Who was the leader of the Pilgrims?

• Miles Standish

• Christopher Columbus

• John Smith

• William Bradford

What was the primary crop grown by the Pilgrims in Plymouth Colony?

• Wheat

• Potatoes

• Rice

• The primary crop grown by the Pilgrims in Plymouth Colony was corn (maize).

Which colony was known for its strict religious laws and punishments?

• Pennsylvania Colony

• New York Colony

• Virginia Colony

• Massachusetts Bay Colony

What was the purpose of the Pilgrims' journey to America?

• The purpose of the Pilgrims' journey to America was to seek religious freedom and establish a new colony.

• The purpose of the Pilgrims' journey to America was to conquer new territories and expand their empire

• The purpose of the Pilgrims' journey to America was to escape a natural disaster in their homeland

• The purpose of the Pilgrims' journey to America was to find gold and riches