Pilgrims vs. Puritans Quiz

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7th Grade
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Alec Rittgers
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What was a primary belief of the Pilgrims?
Predestination
Separation from the Church of England
Theocracy
Universal salvation
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DOK Level 1: Recall
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which of the following best describes the puritan community structure?
Hierarchical with a king at the top
Egalitarian with no leaders
A theocratic society with church leaders holding power
A democratic society with elected officials
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DOK Level 1: Recall
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Where did the Pilgrims first settle in America?
Jamestown
Plymouth
Boston
New Amsterdam
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DOK Level 1: Recall
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which religious practice was emphasized by the puritans?
Ritualistic ceremonies
Simple worship and sermons
Pilgrimages to holy sites
Use of icons and statues
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DOK Level 1: Recall
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
How did the governance of Pilgrims differ from that of the puritans?
Pilgrims had a monarchy, while puritans had a democracy
Pilgrims practiced direct democracy, while puritans had a theocracy
Both had the same governance structure
Pilgrims had a theocracy, while puritans practiced direct democracy
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DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Compare the religious practices of Pilgrims and puritans. What was a key difference?
Pilgrims followed the Pope, while puritans did not
Pilgrims had more elaborate ceremonies than puritans
Puritans sought to purify the Church of England, while Pilgrims wanted to separate from it
Both groups had identical religious practices
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DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Evaluate the impact of puritan governance on modern American political systems.
It had no impact on modern systems
It influenced the development of democratic principles and community responsibility
It led to the establishment of a monarchy in America
It resulted in the adoption of a caste system
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DOK Level 3: Strategic Thinking
8.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What strategic decisions did the Pilgrims make to ensure the survival of their settlement?
They relied solely on imported goods
They formed alliances with Native American tribes and established self-governance
They isolated themselves from all other communities
They focused on mining for gold
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DOK Level 3: Strategic Thinking
9.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
How did puritan values shape the educational system in early America?
They discouraged education for all
They established schools to ensure everyone could read the Bible
They focused only on vocational training
They promoted education only for the elite
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DOK Level 3: Strategic Thinking
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