Jamestown Colony Quiz

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

• Boston

• Plymouth

• Roanoke

• Jamestown

Why did the English settlers choose the specific area to form the Jamestown settlement?

• It had a large indigenous population

• It was close to other English colonies

• It had abundant natural resources

• It was a peninsula and easier to defend

What disease did many of the Jamestown settlers catch due to the infestation of mosquitoes?

• Malaria

• Yellow fever

• Zika virus

• Dengue fever

Who was the leader of the Powhatan tribe at the time of the Jamestown settlement?

• Captain John Smith

• Chief Wahunsenacawh

• John Rolfe

• Pocahontas

What crop did John Rolfe introduce to the Jamestown colony that ultimately led to its success?

• Rice

• Tobacco

• Wheat

• Corn

What event in the winter of 1609-1610 in Jamestown is now referred to as 'The Starving Time'?

• A severe drought

• A Powhatan attack

• A food shortage

• A gunpowder explosion

What marked the beginning of over 250 years of slavery in North America?

• The signing of a trade agreement

• The arrival of indentured servants

• The arrival of enslaved Africans

• The discovery of gold

What was the main reason for the success of the Jamestown colony?

• Abundant natural resources

• Production of cash crop

• Friendly relations with the Powhatans

• Strong military defense

What percentage of the colony was made up of indentured servants by the late 1600s?

• 25%

• 75%

• 50%

• 90%

What ultimately led to the success of the English settlement in Jamestown?

• Strong military defense

• Production of cash crop

• Abundant natural resources

• Friendly relations with the Powhatans