WorksheetsPilgrims and Puritans in New England
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 13mins
People who wanted to separate themselves from the Church of England were called
Puritans
Pilgrims
Separatists
Commoners
People who wanted to purify, or change the Church of England were called
Separatists
Puritans
Commoners
Pilgrims
The boat on which the Pilgrims sailed to New England on was called
Nina
Pinta
Santa Maria
Mayflower
The Mayflower was the ship that colonists sailed on to reach
New France
New England
New Spain
New York
A person who goes on a long journey, usually for a religious purpose is a
pilgrim
colonist
puritan
separatist
This document explained how the Pilgrims would govern themselves by working together and holding meeting to talk about important issues.
Nina Contract
Mayflower Contract
New England Compact
Mayflower Compact
Why did the Pilgrims not remain in Cape Cod?
Not enough food
Poor soil
Native Americans attacked them
They didn't like the way it looked
Why did the Pilgrims choose to settle in Plymouth?
It had water
It had a good harbor
It had fields
All of the above
What did the Pilgrims call their new settlement?
Jamestown
Roanoke
Plymouth
St. Augustine
The first winter in Plymouth was
harsh
many colonists got sick
many colonists died
all of the above
Who was the first governor of Plymouth?
William Bradford
John Smith
Massasoit
Sir Walter Raleigh
Which Native American tribe lived near Plymouth?
Plains Indians
Birchbark
Chitimacha
Wampanoag
Who was the chief of the Wampanoag?
Massaoit
Rolfe
Pocahontas
Dorchester
How did the Pilgrims celebrate after their first year living in Plymoth?
The Pilgims and Wampanoag relaxed and ate together for 4 days.
The Pilgims and Wampanoag relaxed and ate together for 2 days.
The Pilgims and Wampanoag relaxed and ate together for 3 days.
The Pilgims and Wampanoag relaxed and ate together for 13 days.
Who was the leader of the Puritans?
King Charles I
John Winthrop
John Smith
King James II
Select all that apply:
The Massachusetts Bay Company moved to New England which meant
England had less control over the company
England had less control over the colony's government
England was in charge
England could make them follow all of their laws
Which two things did the Puritans believe to be important?
Choose TWO
Farming
Church
Exploring
Education
Select all that apply:
If you did not obey the church teachings of the Puritans, what could happen
Public punishment
Pay a fine
Sent to jail
Kicked out of the colony
How were the Pilgrims and Puritans different?
The Pilgrims came to New England on a boat. The Puritans came on a spaceship.
The Pilgrims grew their own food. The Puritans bought their food.
The Pilgrims did not try to convert the Natives. The Puritans thought it was their duty to convert them.
The Pilgrims did not know how to read and write. The Puritans knew how to read and write.
The name of the villages where Indians lived and promised to give up their native language, ceremonies, beliefs, and customs were called
Praying Villiages
Praying Towns
Praying Churches
Praying Mantis
