Middle Colonies Quiz

Which colonies made up the middle colonies?

• New York, Delaware, New Jersey, and Pennsylvania

• Virginia, Maryland, Georgia, and South Carolina

• Massachusetts, Connecticut, Rhode Island, and New Hampshire

• Florida, Alabama, Mississippi, and Louisiana

What was the climate like in the middle colonies?

• Hot and dry

• Mild winters and warm summers

• Cold and snowy

• Hot and humid

What were artisans in the middle colonies known for?

• Farming and fishing

• Making products by hand

• Mining and logging

• Sailing and trading

What was William Penn's religion?

• Puritan

• Catholic

• Quaker

• Anglican

Why did William Penn go to jail several times?

• For stealing land

• For attending Quaker meetings

• For fighting in wars

• For not paying taxes

What did King Charles II give to William Penn as repayment of debt?

• A large sum of money

• A charter for land in North America

• A title of nobility

• A fleet of ships

What was the first city planned by William Penn in Pennsylvania?

• New York

• Philadelphia

• Boston

• Baltimore