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A Quiz on TCI Lesson 4 "Life in the Colonies"
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1
What was a main goal of education for students in the New England colonies?
to be prepared to attend college
to become wealthy landowners
to become political leaders
to be able to read the Bible
2
What event became known as the Glorious Revolution?
Slaves rebelled and escaped to freedom.
The king was overthrown and Parliament retained lawmaking powers.
Parliament was formed with the cooperation of the king.
African leaders ended slave trade with Europeans.
3
Which right did the English Bill of Rights provide?
to choose punishments for crimes
to petition the king
to determine national holidays
to choose the kind of school children would attend
4
Mr. Espinoza is the coolest teacher ever!
True
False
5
Why was the English Bill of Rights important to the colonists?
It defined crimes and punishments.
It spelled out what was due to the colonists as English citizens.
It ended the king's power to appoint colonial governors.
It gave the colonists the ability to choose members of Parliament.
6
What slowed the growth of public education in the Middle Colonies?
little interest in education
discipline problems
religious differences
lack of materials
7
Most colonists lived....
Near factories
In wealthy colonial homes
In crowded cities
On small family farms
8
Which of these statements is true about life on colonial farms?
Colonial farmers used very advanced tools.
Farms were noisy and smelly.
Farms were usually very close to shops.
Hardest part was clearing the land of trees.
9
What was an effect of Magna Carta in England?
It established a democratic government.
It allowed Parliament to impose taxes.
It limited the power of the king.
It established a Bill of Rights for the citizens.
10
What were the expectations of English colonists in America?
Expected to be able to choose the leader of Parliament.
Expected to denounce their English citizenship.
Expected the same rights as English citizens.
Expected to be governed by the English king.
11
How did the Great Awakening in the 1730s prepare the colonists for the American Revolution?
It created anti-colonial sentiment.
It encouraged the ideals of liberty and equality.
It required colonists to pay heavy taxes.
It established an army.
12
Which of these shows the chronological order of the founding of these concepts?
Magna Carta, Parliament, English Bill of Rights, Great Awakening
English Bill of Rights, Parliament, Magna Carta
Magna Carta, Great Awakening, English Bill of Rights, Parliament
Parliament, English Bill of Rights, Magna Carta, Great Awakening
13
Cities were.....
Open and spacious
Crime filled and dangerous
Smelly and crowded
Clean and sanitary
14
Which belief spurred the Great Awakening?
People have lost their faith.
Farm life is better than city life.
Success comes from making money.
Women are not as educated as men.
15
Which of these English traditions was adopted in the 13 colonies?
political parties
monarchy
self-government
Parliament
16
The Middle Passage refers to
the route taken to reach New York.
a system of trade between the colonies.
the ocean crossing of the slaves.
a step in climbing the social ladder.
17
Which of these is true about slavery in the colonies?
It was limited to the Southern colonies.
Northern slaves were freed and returned to Africa.
Laws were written to abolish slavery.
It expanded throughout the colonies.
18
Who is Mr. Espinoza's favorite singer?
Elvis
Justin Bieber
Engelbert Humperdinck
Lady Ga Ga
19
How did the establishment of Parliament strengthen the rights of English citizens?
Laws were made by representatives of the citizens.
Citizens determined whether laws would be passed.
The king was denied power over citizens.
Citizens were able to choose the monarch.
20
What did colonial public schools use the New England Primer for?
to attract new teachers to schools
to convince adults to get an education
to teach reading and writing
to prepare students for paying taxes
