Explorers and Independence Quiz

Who was the king of England when the English explorers came to America?

• King George III

• King Henry VIII

• King James I

• King Charles II

What was the name of the ship that brought the Pilgrims to America?

• The Santa Maria

• The Mayflower

• The Nina

• The Pinta

Why did the English explorers want independence from the King of England?

• They wanted to explore new lands.

• They wanted to make their own laws.

• They wanted to find gold.

• They wanted to meet Native Americans.

What was the name of the first successful English colony in America?

• Plymouth

• Jamestown

• Roanoke

• New Amsterdam

What year did the Pilgrims land at Plymouth Rock?

• 1492

• 1607

• 1620

• 1776

Which group of people helped the Pilgrims survive their first winter in America?

• The Spanish

• The French

• The Native Americans

• The Dutch

What was the main reason the Pilgrims left England to come to America?

• To find gold

• To escape religious persecution

• To trade with Native Americans

• To discover new lands

Which holiday celebrates the Pilgrims' first successful harvest in America?

• Christmas

• Independence Day

• Thanksgiving

• Easter