Pocahontas and Early American History

What is Pocahontas credited with in early American history?

• Helping English settlers in Virginia survive

• Leading a rebellion against the settlers

• Establishing a new colony

• Writing a famous diary

Who claimed that Pocahontas saved his life?

• Christopher Columbus

• John Smith

• George Washington

• Thomas Jefferson

Who was Pocahontas's father?

• John Smith

• Wahunsenaca

• Christopher Columbus

• George Washington

What was the name of the Native American group Pocahontas belonged to?

• Cherokee

• Powhatans

• Sioux

• Apache

What was Pocahontas's given name?

• Matoaka

• Sacagawea

• Squanto

• Hiawatha

What does the nickname "Pocahontas" mean?

• Brave warrior

• Playful one

• Wise leader

• Peaceful spirit

What role did Pocahontas play in the survival of the English settlers?

• She led them to new land

• She helped them survive

• She fought against them

• She ignored them

What is the significance of Pocahontas in American history?

• She was a famous explorer

• She helped English settlers survive

• She was a queen

• She discovered America

What is the time period associated with Pocahontas?

• 1500-1550

• 1596-1617

• 1650-1700

• 1700-1750

What was the likely reason for Pocahontas laying her head next to Captain John Smith's?

• It was a tribal ritual

• It was a sign of surrender

• It was a marriage proposal

• It was a peace offering