Puritan New England Quiz

What was the main reason Puritans came to New England in the 1630s?

• To seek religious freedom for all

• To practice their own religion

• To establish a monarchy

• To promote festivals like bear-baiting

Who was a notable leader among the English gentry in Puritan New England?

• William Shakespeare

• John Winthrop

• King James I

• Oliver Cromwell

What did the Puritans want to eliminate from their society?

• Religious gatherings

• Festivals like bear-baiting and theater

• Educational institutions

• Trade and commerce

What significant action did King James I take in 1611?

• He abolished the monarchy

• He commissioned the King James Version of the Bible

• He established the Puritan church

• He banned all festivals

In what year did the Pilgrims leave England for Virginia?

• 1610

• 1620

• 1630

• 1640

Who was the governor that led the Pilgrims to the New World?

• John Smith

• William Bradford

• Miles Standish

• John Winthrop

What was the name of the ship that the Pilgrims sailed on to reach Cape Cod?

• Santa Maria

• Mayflower

• Pinta

• Nina

What was the purpose of the Mayflower Compact?

• To establish trade routes

• To create a government

• To build a fort

• To find new land

What type of economy did the Plymouth colony have?

• Agricultural-based

• Marine-based

• Industrial-based

• Mining-based

What was the main focus of the Massachusetts Bay Colony in the 1630s?

• Economic growth

• Religious focus

• Military expansion

• Scientific research