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Colonial America Trivia Quiz

This quiz is about Colonial America.

A multiple-choice quiz by dlev0119. Estimated time: 4 mins.

Author
dlev0119

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
320,262

Updated
Apr 18 24

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
7 / 10

Plays
923

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Question 1 of 10

1. The Massachusetts Bay Colony was the second colony in Massachusetts. What was the first colony that was established in Massachusetts? Hint

The Puritan Colony

The Jamestown Colony

The Plymouth Colony

The Boston Colony

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Question 2 of 10

2. What were the "Fundamental Orders"? Hint

Orders punishing criminals.

The first written constitution of Connecticut.

Rules for New York.

Orders that forced the colonists to pay higher taxes.

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Question 3 of 10

3. New York used to be ruled by the Dutch.

True

False

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Question 4 of 10

4. What did the Zenger Case involve? Hint

A journalist wrote an article criticizing the governor of New York.

It was the trial for the people convicted in the Boston Tea Party.

A slave ran away and his master wanted him returned.

The unification of East and West Jersey.

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Question 5 of 10

5. What were the people involved in the Boston Tea Party opposed to? Hint

The Tea Act of 1773

The Sugar Act of 1764

Taxation without Representation

The Townshend Duties of 1767

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Question 6 of 10

6. What was the only secular college in America before 1770? Hint

Princeton University

Harvard University

University of Pennsylvania

Yale University

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Question 7 of 10

7. The First Great Awakening took place in the 1830's-1840's.

True

False

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Question 8 of 10

8. Who started the American Methodist Church in the colonies? Hint

No one

John and Charles Wesley

Governor Wilkes

Mary McKinley

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Question 9 of 10

9. What happened to women once they got married during the colonial period? Hint

They were forced to produce as many children as possible.

They were forced into slavery,

They lost most of their rights to their husbands.

Nothing. Their lives did not change.

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Question 10 of 10

10. What country was more diverse ethnically, culturally, and religiously than England in the 18th century? Hint

USA

Australia

None. England was the most diverse

Japan

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. The Massachusetts Bay Colony was the second colony in Massachusetts. What was the first colony that was established in Massachusetts?

Answer: The Plymouth Colony

The Plymouth Colony, founded in 1620, provided a home for the Mayflower pilgrims. The Massachusetts Bay Colony was founded in 1629.

2. What were the "Fundamental Orders"?

Answer: The first written constitution of Connecticut.

They were adopted on January 14, 1638. Thomas Hooker, John Haynes, and Roger Ludlow were most influential in framing the document.

3. New York used to be ruled by the Dutch.

Answer: True

It was taken over by the Duke of York in 1664. The area was known as New Netherland.

4. What did the Zenger Case involve?

Answer: A journalist wrote an article criticizing the governor of New York.

The Zenger Case took place in 1734. It laid the foundations for the freedom of speech and the freedom of the press.

5. What were the people involved in the Boston Tea Party opposed to?

Answer: The Tea Act of 1773

The Tea Act granted a monopoly of tea trade to the British East India Company. They felt that Britain was further limiting their rights.

6. What was the only secular college in America before 1770?

Answer: University of Pennsylvania

The University of Pennsylvania was founded by Benjamin Franklin. The university is now part of the Ivy League.

7. The First Great Awakening took place in the 1830's-1840's.

Answer: False

The First Great Awakening took place in the 1730's-1740's. It halted the decline of religion in the colonies.

8. Who started the American Methodist Church in the colonies?

Answer: John and Charles Wesley

They sent Dr. Thomas Coke to America to start the church. Other preachers formed other Methodist churches.

9. What happened to women once they got married during the colonial period?

Answer: They lost most of their rights to their husbands.

They had to give up their names and their property was taken over by their husbands. They did not like it, but most women would have been worse off if they did not get married.

10. What country was more diverse ethnically, culturally, and religiously than England in the 18th century?

Answer: USA

The colonists wanted to be independent of England, and wanted to be different from them.

Source: Author dlev0119

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