2. Document Project 2: King Philip’s War

Quiz for Document 2.6 Benjamin Church, A Visit with Awashonks, Sachem of the Sakonnet, 1716

Quiz for Document 2.6: Benjamin Church, A Visit with Awashonks, Sachem of the Sakonnet, 1716

Choose the best answer to each question.

1. Based on the meeting between Benjamin Church and Awashonks described in Thomas Church's account, what can be inferred about Sakonnet politics?

Women could hold powerful political positions among the Sakonnet people.

The Sakonnet people allied themselves with King Philip because they could sense Church’s fear.

King Philip and Awashonks did not trust one another.

The British needed the Sakonnet people to defeat King Philip’s army.

2. How might the author’s identity influence the account of Benjamin Church’s meeting with Awashonks?

He is likely to be more critical of the Sakonnet Indians.

He may be less knowledgeable about the Indians.

He is inclined to be critical of Benjamin Church.

He is likely to be biased positively toward Benjamin Church.

3. What advice did Benjamin Church offer to Awashonks?

Ally with King Philip.

Join with England.

Start her own confederacy.

Perform a dance for inspiration.

4. What did Awashonks offer to Benjamin Church in appreciation for his advice and assistance?

Financial support for the upcoming war

Alliance with herself and King Philip

Protection of himself and his goods while in her care

Participation in the Sakonnet great dance

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