Plymouth Study Guide

Why did the Pilgrims leave England?

• Because of disagreements with the Church of England

• Because of disagreements with the King

• Because it was very expensive to live there

• Because they wanted to explore the New World

What is a Pilgrim?

• A person who makes a journey for religious reasons

• A person who explores new lands

• A person who trades goods

• A person who studies history

Where did the Pilgrims go after leaving England?

• The Netherlands

• France

• Spain

• Italy

What was the name of the ship the Pilgrims sailed on?

• Mayflower

• Santa Maria

• Titanic

• Endeavour

What document did the Pilgrims create while sailing to the New World?

• The Mayflower Compact

• The Declaration of Independence

• The Magna Carta

• The Constitution

Who was the leader of the Wampanoag tribe?

• Chief Massasoit

• Squanto

• William Bradford

• King James

What does Wampanoag mean?

• People of the First Light

• Strong Warriors

• Great Hunters

• Peaceful Tribe

What did the Wampanoag tribe use as a form of currency?

• Wampum beads

• Gold coins

• Seashells

• Feathers

Who helped the Pilgrims learn to grow new crops and survive in their new environment?

• Squanto

• Chief Massasoit

• William Bradford

• King James

What was the name of the leader who helped keep Plymouth Plantation settlers alive during difficult times?

• William Bradford

• Squanto

• Chief Massasoit

• King James