Mayflower and Pilgrims

Why did the Pilgrims want to leave England?

• To escape religious persecution and seek freedom of worship.
• To establish a monarchy in the New World.
• To escape economic hardship and seek wealth.
• To find new trade routes to Asia.

Who was the Captain on the Mayflower?

• Christopher Jones
• John Smith
• William Bradford
• Edward Winslow

How many sailors were on the Mayflower?

• Approximately 30 crew members.
• Around 15 crew members
• Exactly 20 crew members
• About 50 sailors

Why did the Pilgrims live on the Mayflower ?

• The Pilgrims lived on the Mayflower to conduct trade with Native Americans.
• The Pilgrims built the Mayflower as a permanent home in the New World.
• The Pilgrims lived on the Mayflower as their temporary shelter after arriving in the New World.
• The Pilgrims used the Mayflower as a fishing boat after arriving.

What were the disadvantages of taking a long voyage across the Pacific?

• Threats from other ships

• Isolation from land

• Limited communication and support

• Bad weather

• Storms and rough seas causing danger

• Sea sickness

• Feeling nauseous and unwell

• Risk of piracy

• Insufficient supplies leading to hunger

• Not enough food

What was the name of the new place the Pilgrims found?

How long did the voyage last?

• The voyage lasted 1 year
• The voyage lasted 6 months
• The voyage lasted 3 weeks
• Duration not specified

How old was the youngest person on the ship?​ ​ (a)  

• 6 months old
• 12 years old
• 100 years old
• 1 year old

What does persecution mean?

• A type of religious ceremony
• Persecution means hostility and ill-treatment, especially because of race, religion, or political beliefs.
• A form of government support for citizens
• A method of conflict resolution

Would you have liked being a pilgrim?

• No

• Maybe

• Yes

• Definitely Not