Parc and Commonwealth Pennsylvania

How did Pennsylvania get its name?

• It was named after William Penn's father and the Latin word for "forest" or "woods"

• It was named after the Pennsylvania Dutch settlers

• It was named after the Penn family's coat of arms

• It was named after the state's abundant coal reserves

What was the name of the person who immigrated to Pennsylvania with his group, the Quakers?

• Ben Franklin

• George Washington

• William Penn

• William Shakespeare

Which of the following statements is TRUE about William Penn?

• He signed a peace treaty with the indigenous Lenape people.

• He supported democracy and religious freedom across his colony.

• He was the founder of Pennsylvania and Philadelphia.

• All of the above

• None of the above

What did Penn sign with the Lenni Lenape?

• a holy experiment

• a treaty

• a promise

• a birth certificate

How did Penn show respect to the Native Americans?

• He treated them as equals

• he built them new homes

• he paid them for the land that the King gave him

• all of the above

What is the significance of the Commonwealth status of Pennsylvania?

• It indicates a special legal status within the United States.

• It means Pennsylvania is a monarchy.

• It signifies Pennsylvania's independence from the U.S.

• It is a historical term with no current legal meaning.

Which city in Pennsylvania is known for its historical significance in the American Revolution?

• Pittsburgh

• Philadelphia

• Harrisburg

• Allentown

What is the primary purpose of the Pennsylvania State Capitol building?

• To serve as a museum

• To house the state's executive, legislative, and judicial branches

• To function as a historical landmark

• To be a tourist attraction

Which Pennsylvania park is known for its role in the Civil War?

• Valley Forge National Historical Park

• Gettysburg National Military Park

• Ricketts Glen State Park

• Presque Isle State Park

What is the main economic activity in Pennsylvania's Pocono Mountains?

• Agriculture

• Tourism

• Mining

• Manufacturing