Early Colonies and Pilgrims Quiz

Which of the following states was NOT one of the original 13 colonies?

• Florida

• Connecticut

• Georgia

Why do we celebrate the 4th of July in the United States?

• To remember the Native Americans

• To celebrate the independence from Britain

• To mark the discovery of America

• To honor the first settlers

Who were the first people to settle in America?

• Native Americans

• Pilgrims

• British Colonists

• Spanish Explorers

What was one of the main reasons people came to America?

• For religious freedom

• To find new friends

• To learn new languages

• To escape the cold weather

What is the Lost Colony of Roanoke known for?

• Having the largest population

• Being the first successful colony

• Its mysterious disappearance

• Finding gold

What was the only clue left behind by the Lost Colony of Roanoke?

• A letter

• A treasure chest

• A map

• The word 'Croatoan'

What was significant about the Jamestown Colony?

• It was the first permanent English colony

• It was the largest colony

• It was the first to find gold

What was the relationship between the Jamestown settlers and the Powhatan Confederacy?

• They were always friendly

• They had conflicts over food

• They shared the land peacefully

What was the 'Starving Times' in Jamestown?

• A festival celebrated by the colonists

• A time when settlers left the colony

• A time of severe food shortage

I understand the lesson on Colonial time.

• Very well

• Not Really

• Somewhat

• I am confused