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Quiz for Document 4–2: Roger Williams, A Key into the Language of America, 1643

Choose the best answer to each question.

1. How did Williams describe the Indians’ relationship to land?

He observed that Indians could not conceive of land as a resource.

He noted that Indians fought primarily for territorial control and expansion.

Indians were remarkably specific in their land claims and user rights.

Indians considered all land a divine entity that could not be exploited.

2. In what ways did Williams think the Indians’ religion was incorrect?

They did not believe in heaven or hell.

They had many gods and saw some animals as sacred.

They refused to discuss religion with the Europeans.

They only wanted to convert to Catholicism.

3. Which of the following correctly describes the relationship between the Indians and the French, Dutch, and English?

They received guns mostly from the French and traded furs with the French, Dutch, and English.

They were hostile with the French but friendly to the English.

They fought against all three groups.

They mostly traded crops and sold their lands to the Dutch.

4. According to Williams, what was the role of women in Indian communities?

They were fierce warriors who protected the community.

They were the best at negotiating with Europeans.

They were the religious leaders in their communities.

They were responsible for growing all the crops.