Pocahontas Quiz

What was Pocahontas' nickname given to her by her father?

• Rebecca

• Matoaka

• Pocahontas

• Amonute

In which society did Pocahontas live?

• Matrilineal society

• Matriarchal society

• Patrilineal society

• Patriarchal society

When did Pocahontas first meet John Smith?

• January 1609

• January 1608

• December 1608

• December 1607

What did Pocahontas do when she visited Jamestown with Indian emissaries?

• She brought food for the colonists

• She warned John Smith of an ambush

• She played with the boys in the market place

• She requested the release of Indian prisoners

Who kidnapped Pocahontas in 1613?

• John Smith

• Samuel Argall

• Chief Powhatan

• John Rolfe

Who did Pocahontas marry?

• John Smith

• John Rolfe

• Samuel Argall

• Chief Powhatan

What role did Pocahontas play in early American history?

• She was a powerful chief

• She was a warrior

• She was a peacemaker

• She was a famous explorer