3 The New England Colonies - A Religious Journey Quiz

Why did the Pilgrims and Puritans decide to leave England?

• To escape religious persecution
• To start a trading company
• To find gold
• To explore new lands

What religious teachings did the Pilgrims and Puritans follow?

• Buddhist teachings
• Catholic doctrine
• Calvinist beliefs
• Anglican principles

How did the Stuart kings view the Calvinists?

• As potential allies
• As respected religious leaders
• As heretics
• As trusted advisors

What was the primary motivation for establishing colonies in the New World?

• Seeking adventure
• Avoiding military service
• Creating a perfect spiritual society
• Economic prosperity

What does the term 'Separatists' refer to?

• Merchants who split from trading companies
• Farmers who left their communities
• Soldiers who left the army
• Pilgrims who wanted to separate from the Anglican Church

Why were the Puritans called 'Puritans'?

• They wanted to purify the Church of England
• They were extremely clean
• They followed strict dietary rules
• They dressed in pure white

What significant religious change occurred during Henry VIII's reign?

• Creating a Jewish state
• Establishment of Buddhism
• Embracing Islam
• Breaking away from the Catholic Church

How did Queen Elizabeth impact religious tensions in England?

• She created a new state religion
• She increased religious conflicts
• She brought an end to bloodshed
• She banned all religious practices

What made the New World attractive to religious dissenters?

• Unspoiled land to create a perfect society
• Abundant gold
• Warm climate
• Proximity to Europe

Who was John Winthrop?

• A Catholic priest
• A Spanish explorer
• An English king
• A spiritual and political leader of Massachusetts Bay Colony