Chapter 4 Test

1.

1 point

The pilgrims wrote a _____________before they started their settlement that stated the laws that would govern them.

armada

compact

mission

claim

2.

1 point

Settlers in New Netherlands practiced ___________of different ideas and beliefs within their colony.

investment

diversity

tolerance

mission

3.

1 point

Why did explorers look for a Northwest Passage through North America

They needed a place to hide from other ships.

They wanted to find the ships that were lost in bad weather.

They wanted a good fishing spot.

They wanted a safer way to Asia.

4.

1 point

Who formed the Massachusetts Bay Colony?

The Pilgrims

Donald Trump

Massasoit

The Puritans

5.

1 point

English merchants asked other to ________________ in their voyage to America in order to raise enough money to make the voyage.

indentured servant

compact

charter

invest

6.

1 point

What was the opinion of the people of the New Netherland about Peter Stuyvesant?

They were angry with him because of the laws he made.

They were pleased with the job he did.

They celebrated him often.

They thought he was a fair leader.

7.

1 point

Who was the founder of the first French settlement in North America?

Champlain

Smith

Drake

Cabot

8.

1 point

Why did the Pilgrims and Puritans settle in New England?

They wanted to build communities based on their religions.

They wanted to learn to fish and hunt

They wanted to be farmers

They wanted to watch Justin Bieber live in concert.

9.

1 point

What happened as a result of the Spanish Armada's defeat?

The Dutch searched for the Northwest passage

England claimed more land in the Americas.

Spain became a Roman Catholic nation.

England became weaker

10.

1 point

Who were the settlers of New Netherlands?

People of different nationalities and religions.

Students who were running from teachers.

Teachers who were running from students.

Puritans who wanted a colony of their own.

11.

1 point

Why was the first English settlement of Roanoke, North Carolina unsuccessful?

Their leader left and never returned.

The colonist could not plant crops because of sandy soil.

The men were lazy.

There was no water to drink.

12.

1 point

How were the settlements at the Plymouth Colony and Massachusetts Bay Colony similar?

Both groups created a community based on religious beliefs.

They both arrived at a good time during the year.

The settlers in both colonies learned to plant corn.

Both colonies named their town after Indian Nations

13.

1 point

What was life like for the settlers in Jamestown?

The settlers found gold and went to Mcdonald's to eat

The settlers did not have enough food, and many died.

The settlers built large homes and lived comfortably

The settlers farmed and had plenty of food

14.

1 point

King James of England gave merchants a ______________ which gave them permission to start a settlement.

cape

command

charter

compact

15.

1 point

A _______________ is a person who teaches his or her religion to others.

explorer

pilgrim

missionary

preacher

16.

1 point

Why did explorers look for a Northwest Passage through North America

They needed a place to hide from other ships.

They wanted to find the ships that were lost in bad weather.

They wanted a safer way to Asia.

They wanted a good fishing spot.

17.

1 point

Henry Hudson made a ___________for the Dutch and then another for the English only one year apart.

mission

hamburger

claim

compact

18.

1 point

The separatist were also known as.....

Church of England

Pilgrims

Missionaries

Puritans

19.

1 point

The ____________________ colony was founded by Pilgrims that first went to the Netherlands to practice their religious beliefs but then sailed to Massachusetts.

Massachusetts Bay

Plymouth

New England

Jamestown

20.

1 point

King Phillip of Spain sent an ____________________ of 130 warships to fight against England.

compact

Armada

charter

caravan