Colonial America and Language Skills Quiz

Why was the colony of Pennsylvania founded?

• To search for gold

• As a home for people who wanted religious freedom

• To provide land for farmers

• As a punishment colony for British prisoners

Which colony was started by people who wanted to separate from the Church of England?

• Georgia

• Massachusetts

• New York

• Virginia

Who founded the colony of Georgia?

• James Oglethorpe

• William Penn

• Roger Williams

• John Smith

Why was the colony of Maryland established?

• To build large cotton plantations

• To trade furs with Native Americans

• To become the first democracy

• To provide a safe place for Catholics

Which of the following colonies was founded mainly for economic reasons?

• Pennsylvania

• Virginia

• Massachusetts

• Rhode Island

What does the word "eager" mean in the sentence below? "She was eager to open her birthday present and couldn't wait any longer."

• angry

• excited

• worried

• confused

According to the article, why do bees visit flowers?

• To drink water

• To find shelter

• To collect nectar

• To eat leaves

What does a compass rose show on a map?

• Mountains and rivers

• State capitals

• Directions like north and south

• The distance between cities

Which sentence uses correct subject-verb agreement?

• The dogs barks loudly.

• The dog barks loudly.

• The dogs is barking.

• The dog bark loudly.

Who was the main author of the Declaration of Independence?

• George Washington

• Thomas Jefferson

• Benjamin Franklin

• John Hancock