Historical Events Quiz

What year did the Pilgrims land at Plymouth Rock?

• 1620

• 1492

• 1517

• 1776

What is a Pilgrim?

• A person who travels for religious reasons

• A person who explores new lands

• A person who writes religious texts

• A person who builds churches

What did some Europeans hope to gain by establishing colonies in the New World?

• Power and Prestige

• New languages

• New forms of government

• New religious texts

Explain the purpose of the Mayflower Compact.

• To declare independence from England

• To establish law and order in the new colony

• To create a new religion

• To form an alliance with Native Americans

Who was the reigning sovereign when the Mayflower Compact was signed?

• King Charles I

• King James I

• Queen Elizabeth I

• King George III

What was the main goal of the Pilgrims according to the Mayflower Compact?

• To establish a new trade route

• To find new lands for farming

• To plant the first colony in the northern parts of Virginia

• To explore the western territories

Why did Europeans colonize the Americas?

• To escape religious persecution and spread Christianity

• To establish trade routes with Asia

• To find a new place for their royal families

• To learn new languages

What was life like for Puritans in Massachusetts?

• They enjoyed dancing and singing freely

• They read the Bible multiple times a day for self-discipline

• They had equal rights for men and women

• They focused on artistic expression

What was the status of women in Puritan Massachusetts?

• Equal to men

• Unequal to men, with harsh discipline

• Leaders in the community

• Encouraged to pursue education

What did Jamestown settlers depend on for survival?

• Local wildlife

• Supplies that never arrived

• Advanced farming techniques

• Trade with Native Americans