Colonies Quiz Questions

Colonies

 Quiz Questions

1.  What group of colonies were characterized by religious zeal, strong work ethic, and a belief in equality under the law? (New England colonies)
2. What colony was created by Roger Williams for true religious freedom.   (RI)
3. What group of colonies were characterized as the breadbasket of the colonies, with abundant cash crops and a varied and strong economic base?  This group of colonies was also the first to welcome diversity and true religious freedom?  (Middle colonies)
4. What group of colonies were characterized by warmer climates and large plantations that could grow crops year round with the help of slaves? (Southern colonies)
5. What colony had a governor whose progenitor would be a modern-day prophet?  Name the colony and the prophet.  (Plymouth Colony, Gordon B. Hinckley)
6. What colony was the home to the first two Continental Congresses? (Pennsylvania)
7. Name two of the four early colonies known as New England Colonies. (New Hampshire, Massachusetts, Rhode Island, Connecticut)
8. Name two of the four early colonies known as Middle Colonies. (New York, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Delaware)
9. Name two of the five early colonies known as Southern Colonies. (Virginia, North Carolina, South Carolina, Maryland, Georgia)