Journey to the New World: The Pilgrims' Adventure and Their First Thanksgiving

Journey to the New World: The Pilgrims' Adventure and Their First Thanksgiving

Assessment

Interactive Video

History, Geography, Social Studies

4th - 5th Grade

Hard

Created by

Patricia Brown

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The video covers the journey of the Pilgrims from England to North America in 1620. It details their motivations, the challenges faced during the voyage on the Mayflower, and their eventual settlement in Plymouth, Massachusetts. The harsh first winter led to many deaths, but assistance from Native Americans, particularly Squanto, helped them survive. The video concludes with the first Thanksgiving celebration in 1621, marking a successful harvest and cooperation with the Wampanoag tribe.

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10 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What were some reasons the Pilgrims decided to travel to the New World?

To seek religious freedom and economic opportunities

To join the Native American tribes

To find new trade routes

To escape from the cold weather in Europe

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the name of the ship that successfully carried the Pilgrims to the New World?

The Speedwell

The Mayflower

The Santa Maria

The Nina

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why did the Pilgrims decide to abandon the Speedwell?

It was captured by pirates

It was destroyed in a storm

It was leaking and unsafe for the journey

It was too small to carry all the passengers

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the original destination of the Mayflower?

Massachusetts

New York

Virginia

Florida

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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

Attacks from wild animals

Flooding and natural disasters

Conflicts with other settlers

Lack of shelter and food

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who was the Native American that helped the Pilgrims survive by teaching them essential skills?

Pocahontas

Squanto

Sitting Bull

Geronimo

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What did Squanto teach the Pilgrims to help them survive?

How to build houses

How to plant corn and fish

How to navigate the seas

How to hunt large game

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