Literary Period Introduction Test

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Literary Period Introduction Test - Quiz

Colonialism, Puritans, early philosophy

Questions and Answers

1.

Ice Age hunters were the first people to migrate to North America.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
Correct Answer
A. True

Explanation
Ice Age hunters were the first people to migrate to North America. This statement is true because archaeological evidence suggests that humans first migrated to North America during the last Ice Age, approximately 15,000 years ago. These early hunters, known as Paleo-Indians, crossed a land bridge called Beringia that connected Asia and North America. They were likely following herds of large game animals, such as mammoths and bison, as a food source. The presence of Clovis points, distinctive stone tools used by these hunters, further supports the theory that Ice Age hunters were the first to migrate to North America.

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The greatest legacy of the French and Spanish explorers was the long-lived political institutions that still exist today.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
Correct Answer
B. False

Explanation
The statement suggests that the greatest legacy of the French and Spanish explorers is the long-lived political institutions that still exist today. However, this statement is false. The greatest legacy of the French and Spanish explorers is generally considered to be their contributions to geographical knowledge, trade routes, cultural exchange, and colonization. While they may have left some political institutions behind in certain regions, it is not accurate to claim that this is their greatest legacy overall.

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Which of the following statements about the English Puritans is not true?
- A.
  
  They were Protestants who sought to purity the Church of England and return to simpler form of worship.
- B.
  
  They believed that the clergy and government should act as intermediaries between the individual and God.
- C.
  
  Some thought the Church of England was too corrupt to reform and called for a complete separation from it.
- D.
  
  They wanted to establish a new society patterned after God's word and a self-sustaining profitable colony.
Correct Answer
B. They believed that the clergy and government should act as intermediaries between the individual and God.

Explanation
The English Puritans did not believe that the clergy and government should act as intermediaries between the individual and God. They sought to purify the Church of England and return to a simpler form of worship. Some Puritans even believed that the Church of England was too corrupt to reform and called for a complete separation from it. They also wanted to establish a new society based on God's word and create a self-sustaining profitable colony.

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Because Puritans believed that the arrival of God's grace was demonstrated by saintly behavior
- A.
  
  They thought it was easy to differentiate between the saved and the damned
- B.
  
  They could try to earn salvation by leading rational lives
- C.
  
  They tried to behave in as exemplary a way as possible
- D.
  
  They thought there was no need for rigorous sejf-examination
Correct Answer
C. They tried to behave in as exemplary a way as possible

Explanation
The correct answer is "they tried to behave in as exemplary a way as possible." This is because the Puritans believed that the arrival of God's grace was demonstrated by saintly behavior. Therefore, they made an effort to behave in the most exemplary way possible in order to show that they were saved and chosen by God.

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The ______________ _________________ paved the way for a constitutional democracy.

Correct Answer
Mayflower Compact

Explanation
The Mayflower Compact was a significant document that played a crucial role in establishing a constitutional democracy. It was a social contract created by the Pilgrims aboard the Mayflower ship in 1620. The compact established a system of self-government and outlined the principles of majority rule and the consent of the governed. By agreeing to the compact, the Pilgrims laid the foundation for a democratic society, where decisions would be made collectively and in accordance with the will of the people. This document was an important precursor to the development of constitutional democracy in America.

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Literary Period Introduction Test

Ice Age hunters were the first people to migrate to North America.

The greatest legacy of the French and Spanish explorers was the long-lived political institutions that still exist today.

Which of the following statements about the English Puritans is not true?

Because Puritans believed that the arrival of God's grace was demonstrated by saintly behavior

The ______________ _________________ paved the way for a constitutional democracy.

The ___ paved the way for a constitutional democracy.