Roanoke, Jamestown, Plymouth Quiz

What was the name of the first English colony in America, established in 1585?

• Roanoke

• Salem

• Plymouth

• Jamestown

Which colony is known as the 'Lost Colony'?

• Salem Colony

• Jamestown Colony

• Roanoke Colony

• Plymouth Colony

Who was the leader of the Roanoke Colony?

• George Washington

• Thomas Jefferson

• John White

• John Smith

What happened to the Roanoke Colony?

• The colony was attacked by Native Americans and all its inhabitants were killed.

• The colony was destroyed by a natural disaster, such as a hurricane or flood.

• The colony's inhabitants were abducted by aliens and taken to another planet.

• The fate of the colony is unknown, as all its inhabitants disappeared without a trace.

When was Jamestown founded?

• 1776

• 1607

• 1605

• 1620

What was the main cash crop of Jamestown?

• tobacco

• corn

• cotton

• sugar cane

Which Native American tribe helped the Jamestown settlers?

• Cherokee

• Powhatan

• Iroquois

• Apache

When was Plymouth Colony founded?

• 1492

• 1865

• 1620

• 1776

Who was the first governor of Plymouth Colony?

• John Smith

• William Bradford

• John Rolfe

• John White

What was the primary reason for the establishment of Jamestown?

• Religious freedom

• Trade and profit

• Agricultural development

• Scientific exploration