Roanoke and Jamestown Quiz

What was the name of the first English settlement in North America?

• Plymouth

• Jamestown

• Roanoke

• Boston

Which colony is known as the Lost Colony?

• Plymouth Colony

• Jamestown Colony

• Massachusetts Bay Colony

• Roanoke Colony

Who was the leader of the Roanoke Colony?

• John White

• George Washington

• Christopher Columbus

• Pocahontas

What happened to the Roanoke Colony?

• The fate of the Roanoke Colony is unknown. It is referred to as the 'Lost Colony'.

• The Roanoke Colony was destroyed by a hurricane.

• The Roanoke Colony was abandoned due to lack of resources.

• The Roanoke Colony was attacked by Native Americans.

When was the Jamestown Settlement established?

• 1607

• 1620

• 1776

• 1492

Who was the leader of the Jamestown Settlement?

• Pocahontas

• George Washington

• Christopher Columbus

• Captain John Smith

What was the main cash crop in Jamestown?

• cotton

• corn

• sugar cane

• tobacco

What was the name of the Native American chief who helped the Jamestown settlers?

• Chief Powhatan

• Chief Crazy Horse

• Chief Geronimo

• Chief Sitting Bull

What was the main purpose of the Jamestown Settlement?

• To find gold and other valuable resources

• To establish a trading post with Native Americans

• To escape religious persecution in England

• To establish a democratic government

Who financed the Jamestown Settlement?

• King James I of England

• Queen Elizabeth I of England

• John Rolfe

• Virginia Company of London