Lost Colony of Roanoke

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?

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

• he did not want to go back

• the Queen wouldn't let him return

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

• one year

• ten months

• three years

Why did John White return to England?

• to get supplies

• he was injured

• he missed his family

Roanoke is off the coast of what current US state?

• Maryland

• Virginia

• North Carolina

What country established the Colony of Roanoke?

• Portugal

• Spain

• England

What happened at Roanoke that is still a mystery?

• Why the colony returned to England.

• Why all of the colonist disappeared.

• Why the Spanish took over the colony.

Who established the Roanoke Colony?

• Sir Walter Raleigh

• Captain John Smith

• Sir Walter Scott

• Christopher Columbus

What was carved into the palisade post?

• Roanoke

• Croatoan

• Help

Where had the colonist originally planned on settling?

• Plymouth Rock

• Williamsburg

• Chesapeake Bay