Puritans Review

Who are the Puritans?

• A religious group aiming to purify the Church of England

• A political party in 17th century England

• A group of explorers in the New World

• A sect of the Catholic Church

In which year and location did the Puritans settle in the New World?

• 1620, Plymouth

• 1607, Jamestown

• 1630, Boston

• 1585, Roanoke

What is the difference between Pilgrims and Puritans?

• Pilgrims want to purify the church and Puritans want to separate from it

• Puritans want to purify the church and Pilgrims want to separate from it

• Pilgrims want to change the church and Puritans want to criticize the church

• Puritans want to separate from the church but Pilgrims want to remain loyal

What is one reform the Purtians did NOT want to make to the Chruch of England?

• To make everyone equal in the eyes of the church

• To remove decorations or music added to church services

• To eliminate corruption and hierarchy in the Church of England

• They wanted to completely separate from the church

Who was the leader and first governor of the Massachusetts Bay Colony?

• John Smith

• John White

• John Winthrop

• King John VIII

How did gender roles affect Puritan society?

• They promoted equality between men and women.

• They restricted women to domestic roles.

• They allowed women to hold leadership positions.

• They encouraged women to pursue education.

What was the primary focus of education in Puritan society?

• Religious education and moral training

• Scientific discovery and innovation

• Artistic expression and creativity

• Physical education and sports

The Puritans believed they should be a model for the rest of the world because:

• They wanted to establish a society based on their religious beliefs.

• They aimed to create a new form of government.

• They intended to expand their economic influence.

• They desired to explore new territories.

The value of group discipline challenged the colonists...

• Ensuring everyone watches over each other

• Enacting a law requiring parents to teach their children to read

• Living by the exact words of the Bible

• Giving priority to each individual in a group

Which TWO ideas/beliefs did collectivism discourage?

• Self-expression

• Group harmony

• Selfishness

• Teamwork