NE Colonies, Pilgrims and the Mayflower Quiz

What was the name of the group that sailed to Massachusetts?

• The Vikings

• The Pilgrims

• The Explorers

• The Settlers

How did the first year go for the settlers?

• It was easy and prosperous

• It was a grueling winter

• It was a mild and pleasant year

• It was a year of celebration

How did the settlers survive the first year?

• By trading with the Spanish

• By securing peace treaties with Native American tribes

• By farming and fishing

• By moving to another location

In what year did the Mayflower anchor at Plymouth Rock?

• 1610

• 1620

• 1630

• 1640

Who was the reigning king of England when the Pilgrims set sail?

• King Henry VIII

• King Charles I

• King James I

• King George III

How many English men and women set sail on the Mayflower?

• Around 50

• Around 100

• Around 150

• Around 200

What was the economic status of Plymouth within five years?

• Dependent on England

• Largely self-sufficient

• Struggling and poor

• Rich and prosperous

What did the Pilgrims form at Plymouth Rock?

• A trading post

• A military base

• The first permanent settlement

• A religious sanctuary

What was the climate like in the New England colonies?

• Warmer than other regions

• Colder than other regions

• Similar to tropical regions

• Hot and dry

What was the geography of New England mostly like?

• Flat and desert-like

• Mountainous and rocky

• Plains and grasslands

• Coastal and sandy