The Mayflower and Pilgrims Quiz

What was the Mayflower originally intended to carry?

• Spices

• Livestock

• Wine and dry goods

• Passengers

Who was the captain of the Mayflower?

• Christopher Jones

• John Smith

• William Bradford

• Christopher Columbus

What was the main reason the Pilgrims left England?

• To find gold

• To escape religious persecution

• To explore new lands

• To trade with Native Americans

What was the Mayflower Compact?

• A peace treaty

• A self-governance agreement

• A trade agreement

• A navigation map

Where did the Pilgrims decide to settle after their journey?

• Jamestown

• Plymouth

• New Amsterdam

• Roanoke

What did the Pilgrims do during the first winter?

• Built a fort

• Returned to England

• Stayed on the Mayflower

• Traveled to other colonies

What happened to the Speedwell during the journey?

• It reached America first

• It was captured by pirates

• It sank in a storm

• It started leaking

How long did the Mayflower's journey across the Atlantic take?

• 90 days

• 45 days

• 66 days

• 30 days

What was the condition of the Mayflower during the journey?

• Crowded and unsanitary

• Empty and clean

• Luxurious and spacious

• Modern and comfortable

What was the original destination of the Mayflower?

• Florida

• Massachusetts

• Virginia

• New York