Life in the Colonies Quiz

What was the name of the newspaper printed by Benjamin Franklin?

• The Boston Herald

• The New York Times

• The Pennsylvania Gazette

• The Washington Post

What was the main economic activity in the colonies?

• Fishing

• Manufacturing

• Agriculture

• Mining

What was the center of most economic activity in the colonies?

• Mines

• Farms

• Plantations

• Cities

What was the main source of heat in colonial homes?

• Fireplace

• Gas

• Coal

• Electricity

What was the main source of light in colonial homes?

• Oil lamps

• Candles

• Electricity

• Gas lamps

What was the main occupation of most enslaved Africans in the Southern Colonies?

• Farming

• Blacksmithing

• Carpentry

• Tailoring

What religious movement swept through the colonies in the 1730s and 1740s?

• The Enlightenment

• The Industrial Revolution

• The Renaissance

• The Great Awakening

Who was the most famous figure in the religious revival movement?

• Thomas Jefferson

• Benjamin Franklin

• George Whitefield

• Jonathan Edwards

What was the main focus of the Great Awakening movement?

• Political debates

• Intellectual discussions

• Traditional rituals

• Emotional sermons

What was the main form of entertainment for colonial children?

• Outdoor sports

• Reading books

• Board games

• Video games