Colonial Vocabulary Quiz

What is a craftsman?

• A person who is skilled in a particular craft

• A person who creates art

• A person who performs on stage

• A person who writes books

Which of the following is an example of a craftsman?

• Teacher

• Basket maker

• Doctor

• Lawyer

What is the term for a craftsman who works with metal?

• Carpenter

• Blacksmith

• Electrician

• Plumber

What does a bricklayer do?

• Lays bricks to construct buildings

• Makes baskets from woven material

• Forges metal objects

• Prints books and newspapers

What is a cooper?

• A person who makes barrels

• A person who lays bricks

• A person who prints materials

• A person who makes furniture

What does a printer do?

• Builds houses

• Makes shoes

• Publishes books and newspapers

• Creates pottery

What is a harbor?

• A tool used for digging soil

• A place on the coast where vessels may find shelter

• A large area of water surrounded by land

• A structure built across a river to control water flow

What does the term "industry" refer to in the context of this learning material?

• The design and sale of goods

• The processing of raw materials and manufacture of goods in factories

• The marketing strategies used by companies

• The financial management of corporate businesses

What does the term "interdependence" mean?

• The independence of two or more people or things from each other

• The dependence of two or more people or things on each other

• The dependence of one person or thing on another

• The lack of dependence between people or things

What does the word 'jagged' mean?

• Having a smooth and even surface

• Having rough sharp point protruding

• Being perfectly straight

• Having a soft texture