
Colonial History Quiz
Authored by Brock Allen
Social Studies
5th Grade
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What happened as colonists settled the West?
They found gold
They came into conflict with Native American groups
They built large cities
They discovered new crops
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Why did many people leave Europe during the 1700s to settle in the English colonies?
To escape the cold weather
For cheap land, economic opportunity, and religious freedom
To learn a new language
To find new spices
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What were the conditions like on the ships traveling to the colonies?
Spacious and comfortable
Crowded, damp, and filthy
Luxurious and clean
Quiet and peaceful
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What did indentured servants often receive when their contracts ended?
A trip back to Europe
Farmland, animals, and supplies
A new ship
A house in the city
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What was a common outcome for indentured servants after their contracts ended?
They returned to Europe
They received farmland and supplies
They became ship captains
They moved to the city
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
When were girls first allowed to become apprentices?
1647
1747
1847
1947
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What did women do in colonial households?
Fishing
Cooking and gardening
Building houses
Teaching
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