Pilgrims and Puritans: Their Journey and Impact

Pilgrims and Puritans: Their Journey and Impact

Assessment

Interactive Video

History, Religious Studies, Social Studies

5th - 8th Grade

Hard

Created by

Lucas Foster

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The video explores the journey of the Pilgrims and Puritans to America, driven by their desire for religious freedom. It covers the Protestant Reformation's impact on their beliefs, their migration from England to Holland, and eventually to America on the Mayflower. The video also details the establishment of the Plymouth Colony, the signing of the Mayflower Compact, and the first Thanksgiving. It highlights the influence of these early settlers on American history and culture.

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10 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why did the Pilgrims decide to leave England and travel to America?

To find gold and riches

To escape from the Church of England and practice their religion freely

To establish trade routes

To find new agricultural land

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the main difference between the Puritans and the Separatists?

Puritans wanted to purify the Church of England, while Separatists wanted to leave it

Puritans were Catholics, while Separatists were Protestants

Puritans were from France, while Separatists were from England

Puritans wanted to establish a monarchy, while Separatists wanted a democracy

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who was John Calvin and what was his influence on the Puritans and Pilgrims?

A Native American leader who helped the Pilgrims

An English king who supported the Church of England

A Frenchman who created a Protestant faith that influenced the Puritans and Pilgrims

A Catholic priest who opposed the Reformation

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the Mayflower Compact?

A map of the New World

A peace treaty with the French

A document establishing a democratic self-government for the Plymouth Colony

A trade agreement with Native Americans

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What challenges did the Pilgrims face during their first winter in America?

Attacks from Native Americans

Harsh weather and poor living conditions leading to many deaths

Lack of food and water

Conflicts with other European settlers

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the significance of the first Thanksgiving?

It was a farewell feast before returning to England

It was a religious ceremony

It celebrated the Pilgrims' successful harvest and cooperation with Native Americans

It marked the end of the Pilgrims' journey

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How did the Puritans contribute to the development of New England?

By converting Native Americans to Catholicism

By establishing trade routes with Europe

By creating a monarchy

By building the first factories and promoting hard work

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