Lost Colony of Roanoke

What country established the Colony of Roanoke?

• Spain

• England

• Portugal

• France

Why was the colony of Roanoke established?

• to show England's power to other countries and expand their empire

• as a source of income for England

• to have a place for people to move to

Who was the first child born in the Americas to English parents?

• Carolina Smith

• Pocahontas

• Elizabeth White

• Virginia Dare

What famous explorer brought the settlers from the first colony of Roanoke back to England?

• Christopher Columbus

• Ponce de Leon

• Henry Hudson

• Sir Francis Drake

The Roanoke Colony eventually grew into a large city where thousands of colonists lived.

• true

• false

Where was the word "Croatoan" found?

• On a piece of paper

• Carved on a fence post

• On the side of a house

• Painted on a rock

Who were the Croatoan?

• a tribe of natives who lived in the area

• a group of English who were protesting their treatment by the king

• a group of explorers

How many attempts or tries were made to establish the colony at Roanoke?

• one

• two

• three

Who was the leader of the colony of Roanoke?

• John White

• John Smith

• Mark Greenville

• Virginia Dare

What prevented White from immediately returning to Roanoke after going back to England?

• he didn't want to go

• it took a while to get all the supplies he needed to bring back

• the Queen wouldn't let him return

• the Spanish were at war with England and wouldn't allow ships to pass through the ocean