Colonial America Quiz

Who did King James I of England grant a charter to in 1606?

• John Smith

• Captain Christopher Newport

• the Virginia Company of London

• the Virginia Company of Plymouth

How many colonists set sail from London to the Americas in December 1607?

• 105

• 650

• 4

• 200

When did the colonists arrive at the peninsula on the James River?

• May 13, 1606

• May 13, 1607

• May 13, 1610

• May 13, 1612

What territory was Jamestown located in?

• Powhatan empire

• Virginia empire

• Colonial empire

• none of the above

Who was the first president of the colony?

• John Rolfe

• Chief Powhatan

• John Smith

• Sir Thomas Gates

What were the names of the three ships that carried the first colonists to Jamestown?

Describe the peninsula on the James River. What were the advantages of staying on this piece of land?

Describe the relationship between the colonists and the Native peoples.

In 1608, Captain John Smith became the colony’s first president. What kind of leader was he? Describe how he led the colonists and the outcome of his type of leadership.

What was the reason for peace between the colonists and Native peoples beginning in 1614 and lasting for eight years?