Colonial Regions and Their Characteristics

Colonial Regions and Their Characteristics

Assessment

Interactive Video

History, Geography, Social Studies

6th - 7th Grade

Hard

Created by

Patricia Brown

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The video tutorial covers the geographical, economic, and religious differences among the three colonial regions: northern, middle, and southern. It highlights the northern colonies' rocky soil and manufacturing economy, the middle colonies' fertile land and diverse jobs, and the southern colonies' trade-based economy and use of slavery. The video also discusses the religious groups present in each region and mentions famous figures like Pocahontas and George Washington.

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8 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which colonial region was characterized by hills and rocky soil?

Southern Colonies

Western Colonies

Northern Colonies

Middle Colonies

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was a major economic activity in the southern colonies?

Shipbuilding

Fishing

Trade and agriculture

Mining

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which colonial region was known for its manufacturing and shipbuilding industries?

Northern Colonies

Middle Colonies

Southern Colonies

Western Colonies

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which religious group was primarily found in the middle colonies?

Puritans

Quakers

Baptists

Catholics

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which religious groups were present in the southern colonies?

Methodists and Presbyterians

Quakers and Puritans

Catholics and Lutherans

Baptists and Anglicans

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was a common job in the middle colonies?

Slave plantation worker

Merchant or craftsman

Fisherman

Miner

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which group was primarily used for labor in the southern colonies?

Native Americans

African American slaves

Indentured servants

European immigrants

8.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who among the following is a famous figure from the southern colonies?

Benjamin Franklin

George Washington

John Adams

Thomas Jefferson