Pilgrims vs. Puritans Quiz

What was a primary belief of the Pilgrims?

• Predestination

• Separation from the Church of England

• Theocracy

• Universal salvation

Tags

DOK Level 1: Recall

Which of the following best describes the puritan community structure?

• Hierarchical with a king at the top

• Egalitarian with no leaders

• A theocratic society with church leaders holding power

• A democratic society with elected officials

Tags

DOK Level 1: Recall

Where did the Pilgrims first settle in America?

• Jamestown

• Plymouth

• Boston

• New Amsterdam

Tags

DOK Level 1: Recall

Which religious practice was emphasized by the puritans?

• Ritualistic ceremonies

• Simple worship and sermons

• Pilgrimages to holy sites

• Use of icons and statues

Tags

DOK Level 1: Recall

How did the governance of Pilgrims differ from that of the puritans?

• Pilgrims had a monarchy, while puritans had a democracy

• Pilgrims practiced direct democracy, while puritans had a theocracy

• Both had the same governance structure

• Pilgrims had a theocracy, while puritans practiced direct democracy

Tags

DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept

Compare the religious practices of Pilgrims and puritans. What was a key difference?

• Pilgrims followed the Pope, while puritans did not

• Pilgrims had more elaborate ceremonies than puritans

• Puritans sought to purify the Church of England, while Pilgrims wanted to separate from it

• Both groups had identical religious practices

Tags

DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept

Evaluate the impact of puritan governance on modern American political systems.

• It had no impact on modern systems

• It influenced the development of democratic principles and community responsibility

• It led to the establishment of a monarchy in America

• It resulted in the adoption of a caste system

Tags

DOK Level 3: Strategic Thinking

What strategic decisions did the Pilgrims make to ensure the survival of their settlement?

• They relied solely on imported goods

• They formed alliances with Native American tribes and established self-governance

• They isolated themselves from all other communities

• They focused on mining for gold

Tags

DOK Level 3: Strategic Thinking

How did puritan values shape the educational system in early America?

• They discouraged education for all

• They established schools to ensure everyone could read the Bible

• They focused only on vocational training

• They promoted education only for the elite

Tags

DOK Level 3: Strategic Thinking