The Mayflower and Miles Sish

The Mayflower and Miles Sish

Assessment

Interactive Video

Created by

Emma Peterson

History, Social Studies, Religious Studies

7th - 12th Grade

Hard

The video discusses Miles Sish, a military representative on the Mayflower, who played a crucial role in ensuring the safety of the pilgrims as they ventured into the new world. Sish often took a balanced stance in debates, such as those concerning the purpose of their journey—whether for business or religion. The actor portraying Sish shares his personal journey of learning about the Mayflower and the founding fathers. The video also highlights the complex political dynamics between the pilgrims and native tribes, emphasizing that their interactions were not merely hostile but involved trade and negotiations.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was Miles Sish's primary role on the Mayflower?

Religious leader

Navigator

Chief trader

Military representative

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

In the debates among the settlers, what position did Sish often take?

He avoided taking any position.

He always sided with the religious group.

He always sided with the business group.

He took a middle ground.

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was one of the debates among the settlers about?

Whether to change their leader

Whether to explore further inland

Whether to return to England

Whether to build a church

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Where is the narrator originally from?

United States

United Kingdom

Australia

Canada

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What did the narrator find fascinating about his role in the story?

The filming locations

Learning about the Mayflower and founding fathers

The historical accuracy

The costumes

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What did the narrator have to do as part of his role in the story?

Learn about the Mayflower as he went along

Travel to the New World

Write a book about the Mayflower

Lead the settlers in the story

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What aspect of the settlers' story is highlighted as complex?

Their journey across the ocean

Their interactions with native tribes

Their agricultural practices

Their internal leadership struggles

8.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How did the settlers deal with different native tribes?

They immediately declared war on all tribes.

They had a mix of trade and conflict.

They only traded with them.

They ignored them completely.

9.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was a surprising element of the story according to the narrator?

The simplicity of the settlers' journey

The straightforward nature of native interactions

The political complexity with native tribes

The lack of any conflict

10.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the primary focus of the settlers' interactions with the natives?

Building a large settlement

Engaging in politics and trade

Avoiding all contact

Establishing a new religion

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