Roanoke and Jamestown Quiz

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

• Jamestown

• Boston

• Roanoke

• Plymouth

Which colony is known as the 'Lost Colony'?

• Jamestown Colony

• Plymouth Colony

• Roanoke Island

• Massachusetts Bay Colony

Who was the leader of the Roanoke Colony?

• John Smith

• Thomas Jefferson

• George Washington

• John White

What happened to the Roanoke Island?

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

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

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

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

Who was the leader of the Jamestown Settlement?

• Captain John Smith

• Christopher Columbus

• Pocahontas

• George Washington

What was the main cash crop grown in Jamestown?

• corn

• wheat

• tobacco

• cotton

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

• Chief Powhatan

• Chief Geronimo

• Chief Sitting Bull

• Chief Pocahontas

What was one similarity between the Jamestown Settlement and Roanoke Island?

• Both were in South Carolina

• Both were successful

• Both were economic ventures

• Both are still around