VA Studies Quiz

What is the capital city of Virginia?

• Richmond

• Virginia Beach

• Norfolk

• Roanoke

Which river is known as the longest river entirely within Virginia?

• James River

• Potomac River

• Rappahannock River

• Shenandoah River

Who was the leader of the Jamestown colony and helped save it from failure by enforcing the rule "He who does not work, will not eat"?

• John Smith

• John Rolfe

• Thomas Jefferson

• George Washington

What was the main cash crop that helped Jamestown become financially successful?

• Cotton

• Tobacco

• Corn

• Wheat

During the Revolutionary War, which important battle took place in Virginia that led to the British surrender?

• Battle of Yorktown

• Battle of Lexington

• Battle of Saratoga

• Battle of Bunker Hill

What is the name of the legislative body in Virginia, which is the oldest continuous law-making body in the New World?

• Virginia Assembly

• Virginia Senate

• Virginia House of Burgesses

• Virginia Council

Who is known as the "Father of the Constitution" and was also a president from Virginia?

• George Washington

• Thomas Jefferson

• James Madison

• John Adams

Which Virginian is famous for writing the Declaration of Independence?

• George Washington

• Thomas Jefferson

• James Madison

• Patrick Henry

What is the highest point in Virginia?

• Mount Rogers

• Old Rag Mountain

• Hawksbill Mountain

• Whitetop Mountain

Which Virginian was known for his famous speech "Give me liberty, or give me death"?

• George Washington

• Thomas Jefferson

• James Madison

• Patrick Henry