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Roger Williams Quiz
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Updated: May 31, 2023
Roger Williams was an English-born New England Puritan minister, theologian, and author who founded Providence Plantations, which became the Colony of Rhode Island and Providence Plantations and later the U.S. State of Rhode Island and Providence Plantations, now the State of Rhode Island.
From the obvious to the obscure, this quiz covers it all! With 21 questions on Roger Williams, it's the perfect way to test your Roger Williams knowledge. Think you have what it takes to score 100%? Find out where you stand.
What was Roger Williams' occupation?
Theologian
Sculptor
Painter
Astronomer
What did Roger Williams advocate for?
Slavery
Monarchy
Censorship
Religious Freedom
Which colony did Roger Williams establish?
New York
Virginia
Rhode Island
Massachusetts
In what year did Roger Williams establish Providence Plantations?
1636
1642
1650
1620
Which church did Roger Williams found in Providence?
First Baptist Church
First Lutheran Church
First Presbyterian Church
First Methodist Church
What was Roger Williams' notable publication about?
Geography
Botany
Astronomy
Native American Languages
From which colony was Roger Williams expelled?
Pennsylvania Colony
Massachusetts Bay Colony
Virginia Colony
New York Colony
What was the original name of the U.S. State of Rhode Island?
Colony Of Rhode Island And Providence Plantations
Colony Of Virginia
Colony Of New York
Colony Of Massachusetts
What is the term Roger Williams used to describe religious freedom?
Freedom Of Worship
Liberty Of Conscience
Spiritual Autonomy
Religious Independence
In which present-day U.S. state did Roger Williams establish Providence Plantations?
New York
Virginia
Massachusetts
Rhode Island
What was Roger Williams' nationality?
English
American
Dutch
French
Which Native American tribe did Roger Williams have a close relationship with?
Iroquois
Narragansett
Cherokee
Sioux
What was the name of Roger Williams' book on the Narragansett language?
New England's Native Tongue
The Language Of The Narragansett People
The Narragansett Dictionary
A Key Into The Language Of America
In which year was Roger Williams expelled from the Massachusetts Bay Colony?
1640
1636
1638
1635
What was the main reason for Roger Williams' expulsion from the Massachusetts Bay Colony?
Political Disagreements
Religious Beliefs
Criminal Activity
Financial Disputes
What is the modern name for Providence Plantations?
New Hampshire
Rhode Island
Massachusetts
Connecticut
Which university in Rhode Island is named after Roger Williams?
Roger Williams University
Brown University
University Of Rhode Island
Providence College
What was Roger Williams' profession before founding Rhode Island?
Puritan Minister
Merchant
Physician
Lawyer
In which city did Roger Williams found the First Baptist Church in America?
Newport
Boston
Providence
New Haven
What is the official state nickname of Rhode Island, inspired by Roger Williams?
The Plantation State
The State Of Rhode Island And Providence Plantations
The Ocean State
Little Rhody
Which of the following was founded by Roger Williams?
Morovis Barrio-pueblo
Providence
San Francisco
Gurabo Barrio-pueblo
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