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What is the famous city known for it's which trials in the late 17th Century?
Salem, Massachusettes
True or False
Having an affair on your spouse was considered a sin.
True
Name the young woman who wanted John Proctor's wife dead?
Abigail Williams
Why did the Puritans leave England and settle in America?
To avoid religious persecution.
How many states are in the USA?
50
The Puritans loved Christmas.
True or False
False.
True or False
It was a sin for a man over 30 to wed a woman under 18?
False
There weren't age limitations back then.
Which married man had an affair with Abigail Williams?
John Proctor
What state is the city of Salem located in?
Massachusettes
Which male artist kicked off 2017 with Shape of You and Castle on the Hill?
Ed Sheeran
During the 17th Century, children were meant to be "seen not heard." What did this mean?
Kids were meant to quietly obey. They were not to speak unless spoken to. Their lives were rigid and difficult.
Fun fact:
Most Puritan children hoped to be kidnapped by Native Americans!
God loved all no matter what behaviors they exhibited according to the Puritans.
False
Humans were born terrible according to God
________ Nurse believes that Reverend Parris' sermons were too negative?
Rebecca
The Puritans settled in North America in the late 1500's, 1600's or 1700's?
1600's
Which four planets are the gas giants of our solar system?
Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus and Neptune
What is a scare tactic? How did Puritans use scare tactics within their societies?
Using fear to make someone do something, or maybe discontinue doing something.
The Pilgrims threatened their people with eternal hell and damnation when they did anything that was considered a sin.
True or False
Abigail is a selfish brat
Freebie!!! Either answer can be right!
This is up to the student answering the question, BUT they only get the points if they voice their opinion with evidence from the play.
Betty cries out for her _________ when she's hysterical and won't get out of bed.
True or False
The Puritans were known for their amazing dance skills.
False
Dancing was considered a sin.
Who is our Vice President?
Mike Pence
How were the accused witches executed most often?
True or False
Mrs. Putnam was terribly worried about her potentially possessed daughter, Ruth. Ruth was her oldest of 5 children and she wanted her to get back to work and contribute to the family.
False.
Ruth was Mr. and Mrs. Putnam's last living child.
True or False
Tituba was trying to teach the local teenage girls witchcraft for evil purposes.
False
The Puritans had a hierarchy within their society. Between children, men and women, what was the order from most respected to least respected?
Men- Most
Women- Not so much
Children- Oh heck no
How many athletic events form an Olympic Decathlon?
10