The Lost Colony of Roanoke

Who asked Queen Elizabeth for permission to establish an English colony in America?

• Christopher Columbus

• Sir Walter Raleigh

• John White

• King James I

Where was Roanoke Island located?

• Present-day North Carolina

• Present-day Virginia

• Present-day South Carolina

• Present-day Georgia

What did the soldiers at Roanoke discover during their expeditions?

• Gold

• Oil

• Diamonds

• Silver

Why did the fort at Roanoke have to be abandoned in June of 1586?

• Fighting with Native Americans

• Lack of supplies

• Hurricane

• Disease outbreak

Who commanded the final expedition to Roanoke Island in April of 1587?

• Christopher Columbus

• Sir Walter Raleigh

• John White

• King James I

What was the only clue left by the Roanoke settlers when they disappeared?

• Croatoan

• Roanoke

• Chesapeake

• Jamestown

Which theory suggests that part of the colony moved to Croatoan Island?

• Integration with Native Americans

• Attack by Native American tribes

• Attempted return to England

• Move to Chesapeake Bay area

Which theory suggests that the Roanoke settlers were killed by Native American tribes before attempting to leave the island?

• Integration with Native Americans

• Attack by Native American tribes

• Attempted return to England

• Move to Chesapeake Bay area

Which theory suggests that the Roanoke settlers attempted to build ships and return to England?

• Integration with Native Americans

• Attack by Native American tribes

• Attempted return to England

• Move to Chesapeake Bay area

Which theory suggests that the Roanoke settlers were likely killed when Jamestown was established?

• Integration with Native Americans

• Attack by Native American tribes

• Attempted return to England

• Move to Chesapeake Bay area