WorksheetsLife in Colonial Williamsburg
Total questions: 15
Worksheet time: 8mins
People often went to Raleigh Tavern to discuss _____________, or the activities of the government.
bills
capitols
politics
colonies
The ________ is the government building where lawmakers meet.
church
capitol
tavern
school
A(n) _________ is controlled by a king or queen.
royal colony
bill
capitol
craftsman
Who was Williamsburg named after?
William the Conqueror
Roger Williams of Rhode Island
William Bradford of Plymouth
King William III of England
What kind of education did girls in Williamsburg usually receive?
They received no training of any kind.
They learned the skills to run a household.
They learned skills necessary to run a business.
They trained to become priests in the Anglican Church.
How was a master craftsman and a journeyman different?
A master craftsman was employed by a journeyman.
A journeyman was at a higher level than a master craftsman.
A master craftsman owned his own shop, unlike a journeyman.
A journeyman was still learning his craft, unlike a master craftsman.
Which of these best describes colonial Williamsburg?
closed to outside visitors
wealthy all-white community
center of education and culture
far from the capital of Virginia.
What happened at the capitol builiding?
The king visited there
Lawmakers met there
The governor lived there
Men and women voted there
In which of these buildings might a craftsman be most likely to teach apprentices a trade?
Governor's Palace
slave quarters
shoemaker's shop
Bruton Parish Church
Why did colonial leaders go to the Raleigh Tavern?
to visit their families
to discuss business and politics
to hear inspiring sermons
to make laws for the colony
Who chose the governor of the royal colony of Virginia?
the king
the voters
the lawmakers
the church members
What was the official religion of Virginia?
Anglican
Baptist
Catholic
Puritan
In Virginia, the parish church was a place for colonist to
share news
practice religion
read and post announcements
all of the above.
The beliefs and ways of life of a group are called its _________.
community
culture
government
trade
A(n) ____________ is a person who works at a job that requires manual or artistic skill.
bill
craftsman
royalty
slaves
