Jamestown Quiz

Which settlement was established in Jamestown?

• Virginia

• Florida

• Massachusetts

• New York

Who was the leader of Jamestown during its early years?

• Captain John Smith

• Pocahontas

• Christopher Columbus

• George Washington

What was the period of extreme famine and death in Jamestown called?

• Famine Era

• Starving Time

• Hungry Season

• Death Time

Which legislative assembly was established in Jamestown in 1619?

• Parliament of Jamestown

• Assembly of Jamestown

• House of Burgesses

• Legislative Council of Jamestown

What year was Jamestown Settlement founded?

• 1620

• 1607

• 1492

• 1776

Who was the Native American chief who helped the Jamestown settlers?

• Chief Sitting Bull

• Chief Geronimo

• Chief Crazy Horse

• Chief Powhatan

What was the main cash crop grown in Jamestown?

• corn

• wheat

• cotton

• tobacco

Which English company funded the establishment of Jamestown?

• East India Company

• Hudson's Bay Company

• British East India Company

• Virginia Company of London

What was the name of the first representative government in America?

• House of Burgesses

• Continental Congress

• Mayflower Compact

• Sons of Liberty

What was the name of the fort built by the Jamestown settlers?

• Fort Jamestown

• Fort John

• Fort Virginia

• Fort James