Education and Leisure in the Colonies

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Education and Leisure in the Colonies Quiz

Test your knowledge about the education systems and leisure activities in the colonial America! This quiz covers various aspects of how education was organized and the different types of leisure that were enjoyed by children and families during this time.

  • Explore the differences in educational practices across colonies.
  • Discover the types of leisure activities that were popular among colonial families.
  • Learn about the common games and toys of colonial children.
11 Questions3 MinutesCreated by TeachingHistory101
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Which of the following is NOT one of the most common books used by schools in the colonies?
Hornbook
Bible
Quran
Primer
Which of the following colonies slowed down the growth of public education because of religious differences?
New England Colony
Southern Colony
Middle Colony
All of the above
What was the purpose of the Massachusetts law?
To give religious freedom
Required people to pay taxes
To ban the use of slaves
To encourage education
In which colony did parents teach their own kids?
New England Colony
Southern Colony
Middle Colony
None of the above
Explain the differences between education in the colonies (Middle, New England, and Southern) education system.
What was the purpose of leisure time?
To socialize and make friends
For families to be able to go to church
To be able to work more
To trade with other foreign colonies
These were times where neighbors came together to complete work like cutting trees and making a barn while having fun afterwards.
Hols
Bees and Frolics
Communal Break
Fun and Games
Which game did the colonial children play that is still widely played today?
Tag
Soccer
Archery Shooting
Wrestling
Which toys did colonial children have?
Marbles
Dolls
Tops
All of the above
Write a scenario of activities that may have taken place during leisure time. In your answer, be sure to mention the person that would partake in the activity. ( Ex. Female, Male, Child)
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