Quiz on Puritans and Early American Colonies

Who were the Puritans?

• People who wanted to purify the Church of England

• People who wanted to separate from the Catholic Church

• People who wanted to establish a new religion

• People who wanted to follow the Pope

Why were the Pilgrims often called "Separatists"?

• Because they wanted to separate from the Church of England

• Because they wanted to purify the Catholic Church

• Because they wanted to establish a new colony

• Because they wanted to follow the Pope

What was the Massachusetts Bay Colony known for?

• Having a large population of Puritans

• Being tolerant of all religions

• Being the first colony to establish a monarchy

• Having no religious influence in government

What was an early example of democracy in Puritan towns?

• Town meetings where only land-owning, male church members could speak

• Voting for a king

• Allowing all residents to vote

• Having no government at all

Why did the New England colonies become economically successful?

• Because of the Puritans' emphasis on education and strong work ethic

• Because of their large plantations

• Because of their trade with the Native Americans

• Because of their gold mines

Who was Roger Williams?

• A Puritan preacher who arrived in the Massachusetts Bay Colony in 1631

• A governor of the Massachusetts Bay Colony

• A Quaker leader in Rhode Island

• A Native American chief

Why did Roger Williams quarrel with Puritan leaders?

• He believed the government should be involved in religious issues

• He thought the local Native Americans should not be paid for their land

• He believed the government should not be involved in religious issues

• He wanted to become the governor of Massachusetts

What was the nickname given to the colony founded by Roger Williams?

• Quaker's Island

• Rogue’s Island

• Puritan's Haven

• Freedom Island

Who was Anne Hutchinson?

• A Puritan leader who supported the colony leaders

• A religious leader who clashed with Puritan leaders

• A Native American who helped Roger Williams

• A governor of Rhode Island

What did Anne Hutchinson do that caused concern among Puritan leaders?

• She held weekly prayer meetings for women

• She became the governor of Rhode Island

• She supported the Puritan leaders' demands

• She refused to leave Massachusetts