Jamestown DBQ Quiz

In what year was Jamestown settled?

• 1492

• 1620

• 1515

• 1607

Jamestown is in what modern U.S. state?

• California

• Virginia

• Georgia

• Truckee

Why did the settlers name their colony Jamestown?

• Named after Captain James Smith

• Named after Sir James Raleigh

• Named after Mrs. James Prisco

• Named after King James I

Which of the following is NOT a reason that the settlers chose the site for the Jamestown settlement?

• Wet, swampy areas

• Deep harbor to dock ships

• Water nearby

• Easy to defend against attack

Which river is near Jamestown?

• Potomac River

• York River

• Truckee River

• James River

Who PAID for the settlement of Jamestown?

• King James I

• Virginia Company of London

• Chief Powhatan

• John Smith

Which occupation was least needed to help build Jamestown? 

• Farmers
• Apothecaries
  (Druggist)
• Governors 
• Gentlemen

Which IS NOT a reason that contributed to the poor quality of Jamestown's water?

• Poor relations with Native Americans

• Drought

• Saltwater intrusion

• Build up of filth

What was the MAIN cause for the "starving time" in Jamestown from 1609 - 1610?

• Poor relations with Native Americans

• Drought

• Mixing of saltwater and freshwater

• Build up of filth

Select the adjective that best describes the relationship between the settlers and the Powhatans.

• Friendly

• Hostile

• Confusing

• Fair