17th Century Trivia
Show off your smarts and sass as you navigate 17th-century chaos—from Jamestown’s first steps to Newton’s apple and all the royal drama in between.
EXAMPLE QUESTIONS
Which settlement, founded by the Virginia Company in 1607 in present-day Virginia, marked the beginning of English colonization in North America?
Jamestown
Which current North American city, originally founded as New Amsterdam in 1624, was renamed in 1664 after an English takeover?
New York
Which fruit is linked to the falling object that spurred Newton's insight into gravity?
Apple
Which celebrated playwright’s plays were compiled in the iconic 1623 First Folio?
Shakespeare
Which ship carried Pilgrim settlers from England to the New World in 1620?
Mayflower