4.2 Middle Colonies: Diversity and Prosperity Quiz

Which of the following was a factor that led to prosperity in the cities of the Middle Colonies?

• advanced agricultural techniques

• limited growing seasons

• lack of harbors

• poor soil quality

What was one reason the Middle Colonies had had better conditions to grow crops?

• They had rich soil

• They were located in the mountains

• They had little rainfall

• They only grew one type of crop

Which group contributed advanced agricultural techniques to the Middle Colonies?

• Germans

• French

• Spanish

• Italians

What 3 groups accounted for the largest populations in the Middle Colonies?

• English

• French

• Dutch

• German

• Enslaved

What is a cash crop?

• A crop grown by a farmer to be sold for money rather than just their family

• A crop grown only for family use

• A crop that is always exported

• A crop that is only grown in winter

How did the Quakers impact the Middle Colonies?

• They supported a "climate of tolerance"

• They banned all other religions

• They refused to farm

• They only traded with England

Which of the following was NOT a belief of the Quakers?

• Religious tolerance

• Equality of men and women

• Raising their voice against slavery

• Only one religion should be allowed

What role did the German people play in the success of the colonies?

• They contributed knowledge and skills in agriculture and craftsmanship

• They refused to work with other groups

• They only traded with the Dutch

• They focused only on fishing

Which of the following items did the Germans make in the Middle Colonies?

• Wagons and long rifles

• Boats and fishing nets

• Silk and spices

• Pottery and glass

Why were the Middle Colonies considered diverse?

• They had a variety of people from different backgrounds

• They only allowed one group to settle

• They had no tolerance for other cultures

• They were isolated from other colonies