Roanoke’s Mysterious Disappearance

Why is Roanoke known as the "Lost City"?

• It was invaded by the native Americans.

• French colonists took it away from the English.

• The colony vanished without a trace.

• The colonists declared themselves independent from the British crown.

What does the narrator mean by "False starts?"

• The expedition was delayed because of a hurricane.

• Several early colonies built by the English were not successful.

• There were several delays for England to create colonies in North America.

At this point in World History, which of the following European countries had established colonies in North America?

• England

• Italians

• Spain

Who was in charge of finding the Roanoke Colony?

• John White

• John Rolfe

• Jacob White

What reason did the English make for creating colonies in North America?

• The Native American people were in need of a true God and religion.

• England was becoming more crowded so they had to find more land for people to move to.

• Without money, England was in danger of being attacked by other European countries.

• None of the above

What were the people who joined the expedition hoping to find?

• Native Americans that they have never seen before.

• Riches and Gold from all the stories they have heard about the New World.

• Land because it gave them status back home.

Why did John White return to England?

• He was removed from the colony.

• To bring back more supplies.

• To report to the King about the land he had found.

• To bring back his family.

How long did John White have to wait before he returned to Roanoke?

• 3 years

• 5 years

• 6 months

• 1 and a half years

Why did it take so long for John White to return to Roanoke?

• His ship was damaged on his return to England.

• He became very ill.

• He was tired and needed to rest.

• Because of a war.

What was the only thing found in the Roanoke colony?

• Homes were colonist once lived.

• A well built fortress.

• A Church

• Skeletons