The Pilgrims and the Mayflower Quiz

What year did the Mayflower land in present-day Massachusetts?

• 1865

• 1492

• 1620

• 1776

How many passengers were on the Mayflower?

• 50

• 300

• 102

• 200

What was the main motivation for the Pilgrims to sail to the New World?

• Escaping from wars

• Exploring new lands

• Seeking wealth

• Religious freedom

Where did the Pilgrims initially intend to settle in the New World?

• Cape Cod

• Jamestown

• Hudson River

• Plymouth Colony

What document did the adult male colonists sign on the Mayflower?

• Declaration of Independence

• Bill of Rights

• Mayflower Compact

• Emancipation Proclamation

Who taught the Pilgrims how to grow new crops?

• John Smith

• Squanto

• Pocahontas

• Massasoit

What treaty did the Pilgrims sign with the Wampanoag tribe?

• Treaty of Paris

• Treaty of Versailles

• Treaty of Plymouth

• Treaty of Massasoit

In what year did President Lincoln establish Thanksgiving as a national holiday?

• 1863

• 1776

• 1492

• 1621

What was the main impact of the Pilgrims' story?

• Establishing self-government

• Developing advanced technology

• Conquering new lands

• Building a strong military

What was the main theme of the Pilgrims' story?

• Power and domination

• Adventure and exploration

• Hardship and preservation

• Wealth and luxury