Lost Colony of Roanoke

Who was the first child born in America?

• Virginia Dare
• Eleanor Dare
• Francis Drake
• Becky Thatcher

Who was the leader of the colony of Roanoke?

• John White

• John Smith

• Mark Greenville

• Virginia Dare

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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

How long did it take John White to get back to Roanoke after returning back to England?

• one year

• three months

• three years

• five years

Why did John White return to England?

• to get supplies
• he was injured 
• he missed his family
• to fight in the war

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Roanoke is off the coast of what current US state?

• Maryland

• Virginia

• North Carolina

• South Carolina

What symbol did Mr. White asked to colonists to make if they had any trouble?

• Create a big fire for him to see
• Make a big symbol in the sand
• Carve a happy face on a tree
• Carve a cross on a tree

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Who was the native that traveled with the colonists from England?

• Chief Powhatan

• Virginia Dare

• Pocahontas

• Manteo

What country established the Colony of Roanoke?

• Portugal

• Spain

• England

• France

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From where did the colonists leave from?

• Athens, Greece

• Portsmouth, England

• London, England

• Rome, Italy