3. British Colonial Regions Quiz

Which country tried to establish colonies in North America, especially during the British Colonial Regions period?

• France

• Spain

• England

• Portugal

What is a charter in the context of the British Colonial Regions?

• A type of ship

• A document from the king that provided land to start a colony

• A law about taxes

• A map of the colonies

Which of the following was NOT one of the three colonial regions?

• New England colonies

• Middle colonies

• Western colonies

• Southern colonies

What was the main focus of the economy in the New England colonies?

• Gold mining

• Ocean fishing and whaling

• Cotton farming

• Cattle ranching

What group made up most of the people in the New England colonies?

• Quakers

• Puritans

• Catholics

• Pilgrims

Which of the following was a major port city in the middle colonies?

• Boston

• Philadelphia

• Atlanta

• Charleston

What was a key belief of the Quakers in the middle colonies?

• War was necessary

• War was wrong

• Only one religion was allowed

• Education was not important

Which colonies were part of the Southern colonies?

• Connecticut, Rhode Island, New Hampshire, Massachusetts

• Pennsylvania, Delaware, New Jersey, New York

• Maryland, Virginia, North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia

• Maine, Vermont, New York, New Jersey

How did the geography of the New England colonies affect farming?

• The land was perfect for farming

• The land was rocky and the climate was cold, making farming difficult

• There were many rivers for irrigation

• The land was flat and fertile

How did the middle colonies differ from the New England colonies in terms of religion?

• The middle colonies only allowed one religion

• The middle colonies had a blend of many religions and cultures

• The middle colonies had no religious beliefs

• The middle colonies were mostly Puritans