Roanoke Movie Quizizz

When did the 115 colonists arrive off the coast of North Carolina?

• July 25, 1587

• August 15, 1588

• June 10, 1586

• September 5, 1589

Answer explanation

The 115 colonists arrived off the coast of North Carolina on July 25, 1587. This date marks the beginning of the Roanoke Colony, which was the first English settlement in the New World.

Who was the governor leading the group of colonists to Roanoke?

• John White

• John Smith

• William Bradford

• Thomas Gates

Answer explanation

John White was the governor of the Roanoke colony and led the group of colonists there in 1587. He is known for his role in the establishment of the colony and for his later attempts to return and find the settlers.

What was the name of the first English child born in North America?

• Virginia Dare

• Elizabeth Hurley

• Mary

  Queen of Scotts

• Anne of Green Gables

Answer explanation

Virginia Dare was the first English child born in North America, specifically in the Roanoke Colony in 1587. The other options listed are not historically relevant to this context.

What word was carved into a tree, indicating a possible relocation?

• CRO

• HELP

• LOST

• SAFE

Answer explanation

The word 'CRO' carved into the tree suggests a possible relocation, as it could be an abbreviation or code indicating a specific place or direction. The other options do not imply relocation as clearly.

What evidence was found on Hatteras Island related to the Roanoke colonists (select 3)?

• Pottery

• Native artifacts

• English coins

• Viking tools

• Ring

Answer explanation

Evidence found on Hatteras Island related to the Roanoke colonists includes pottery, English coins, and a ring, indicating possible interactions or remnants from the lost colony.

Secret Place found hidden under a scrap of paper on John White's Map

• Site "X"

• CRO

• Jamestown

• Narnia

Answer explanation

The secret place referred to in John White's Map is known as Site 'X', which is a location tied to the early history of the Roanoke Colony. The other options do not relate to this specific hidden site.

What was the name of the ship that tried to sail to the Caribbean for the winter?

• Hopewell

• Mayflower

• Discovery

• Susan Constant

Answer explanation

The ship that attempted to sail to the Caribbean for the winter was the Hopewell. It is distinct from the other ships listed, such as the Mayflower, which is known for its journey to America.

Who is Eleanor Dare in relation to John White?

• His wife

• His daughter

• His sister

• His mother

Answer explanation

Eleanor Dare is John White's daughter. She was part of the Roanoke Colony and is known for being one of the first English women to give birth in America, making her a significant figure in early American history.

In one theory used to describe the dissappearance, the word "Croatoan" associated with? It was also used to describe the death of Edgar Allen Poe, Black Bart and Amelia Earhart

• A friendly spirit

• A vengeful spirit

• A mythical creature

• A historical figure

Answer explanation

The term "Croatoan" is linked to a vengeful spirit in theories surrounding the disappearance of the Roanoke Colony. It symbolizes a dark force, which connects to the mysterious deaths of figures like Poe and Earhart.

What does theory in the last question suggest about the colonists' disappearance?

• They were taken by a supernatural force

• They were lost at sea

• They were captured by another tribe

• They migrated to another country

Answer explanation

The theory suggests that the colonists' disappearance was due to a supernatural force, indicating an unexplained or mystical event rather than a natural or human-caused occurrence.