Colonial Society Quiz

Which colonial region placed the greatest emphasis on education?

• Middle colonies

• New England colonies

• Southern colonies

• They all did so equally

Which social class was also known as the aristocrats?

• Slaves

• Lower class

• Middle class

• Upper class

Which social class included indentured servants?

• Slaves

• Lower class

• Middle class

• Upper class

Which social class included small farmers, shopkeepers, ship captains, and tradesmen?

• Slaves

• Lower class

• Middle class

• Upper class

Which social class could not move up the social ladder?

• Slaves

• Lower class

• Middle class

• Upper class

Which social class included subsistence farmers and servants?

• Slaves

• Lower class

• Middle class

• Upper class

Which social class enjoyed the most comforts and luxuries?

• Slaves

• Lower class

• Middle class

• Upper class

Which social class formed the core of colonial society?

• Slaves

• Lower class

• Middle class

• Upper class

What did Puritans believe had to function properly in order for church and government to function?

• The military

• The family

• The king

• The upper class

Who was expected to provide financially for the family?

• Men

• Women

• Government

• Relatives