Moments in Time: Jamestown

What is the name of the first British colony to succeed in America

• Plymouth

• Jamestown

• New England

• Virginia

_______________ was in competition with Britain to colonize the new world.

• Portugal

• France

• Spain

• Italy

Funding for the voyage to the New World for the Jamestown colony was provided by _______________________.

• the Virginia Company

• the Plymouth Company

• the Jamestown Corporation

• the British King

The name of the person that is credited with saving Jamestown is _____________________.

• John Brown

• John Jones

• Joseph Jones

• John Smith

How is the colony of Jamestown described by John Smith?

• beautiful and peaceful

• full of trees

• swampy, full of mosquitos

• covered in thick grassland

John Smith is ___________________ when he explores the James River.

• lost at sea

• attacked by Indians

• lost in the forest

• attacked by bears

What causes the colonists to leave their firearms packed?

• forgetfulness

• overconfidence

• laziness

• trying to appear peaceful

When the Native Americans fight, how is different from the colonists?

• no rules

• no weapons

• no horses

• no hostages

A lack of __________ made the colonists rely on trade with the Native Americans.

• clothing

• weapons

• food

• shelter

Who is Powhatan?

• The chief of the colony.

• The king of the Native Americans.

• The King of England.

• The chief of the Native Americans.