Virginia Studies Practice

Which of the following is an example of architecture?

• clothing

• church

• car

• food

Which shows the cities in the order they became capitals of Virginia?

• Jamestown, Richmond, Williamsburg

• Williamsburg, Richmond, Jamestown

• Jamestown, Williamsburg, Richmond

• Richmond, Williamsburg, Jamestown

Where is Virginia located on a map of the United States?

• West of the Appalachian Mountains

• Along the eastern coast

• Along the western coast

• East of the Atlantic Ocean

What conclusions can you make about resources in colonial Virginia? Select 3.

• food choices were unlimited

• families made their own clothing

• Most of the clothing was made from silk

• many people lived in one room homes

• Meals were made from local produce or meat

Who is known for writing the Virginia Declaration of Rights?

• George Washington

• Thomas Jefferson

• George Mason

• James Madison

Ms. McReynolds doesn't have any money. She needs to buy a house. Mrs. Trivette gives her money to buy a house. Ms. McReynolds now owes Mrs. Trivette money.

The money owed is called-

• barter

• credit

• savings

• debt

What items did the settlers trade with the Native Americans? Select 3.

• tools

• canoes

• guns

• crops

• pots

What changes were made to help the survival of Jamestown? Select 4.

• fresh water

• emphasis on agriculture

• forced work program

• arrival of supply ships

• Strong leadership of Captain John Smith

Select 4 reasons England wanted to colonize America.

• They wanted to learn from the Native Americans.

• They wanted to grow raw materials that could be traded.

• They wanted to find gold and silver.

• They wanted to increase their wealth

• They wanted England to become a wealthier country.

What are American Indians lives like in Virginia today?

• American Indians live as modern Americans in Virginia, but they still practice ancient traditions.

• American Indians live the same as they did in colonial Virginia, and do not practice modern traditions.

• American Indians live as modern Americans in Virginia, and no longer practice ancient traditions.

• American Indians do not live the same as they did in colonial Virginia and do not practice modern traditions.