Grade 4 Social Studies Unit 03 Assessment

Which of the following are ways the Indigenous peoples contributed to the survival of Jamestown? (Choose three)

• Helped settlers find gold and silver

• Showed the settlers how to plant corn and tobacco

• Pocahontas served as a contact between Indigenous peoples and the English

• The Powhatan taught the settlers survival skills

The Virginia colony’s economy was greatly dependent upon —

• The arrival of women

• Forced trade with sailors

• Temporary support from Spain

• Temporary and forced servitude

What was one important result of more English women arriving in Jamestown?

• Settlers could start families

• More ships were built

• Trade with other colonies increased

• New laws were created

Which of the following was a challenge faced by settlers at the time of settlement?

• A drought at the time of the settlement reduced the amount of food available

• Constant attacks from the French

• Many settlers died of starvation and disease

• All of the above

A peninsula bordered on three sides by the —

• York River

• James River

• Potomac River

• Chesapeake Bay

What was significant about the creation of the General Assembly in 1619 for the settlers?

• They could now own land for the first time

• They were allowed to build their own ships

• They gained a voice in making laws for the colony

• They could freely travel to other colonies

Which foods did Indigenous Peoples in Virginia rely on during the fall season?

• Gathered nuts, berries, and fruits

• Hunted birds and other animals and lived on foods stored the previous fall

• Grew crops (corn, beans, and squash)

• Fished in rivers and streams

What was a common activity for Indigenous Peoples in Virginia during the fall?

• Planted crops such as corn, beans, and squash

• Harvested crops and prepared food for winter storage

• Fished and gathered berries

• Moved to new hunting grounds

What crops did Indigenous Peoples in Virginia grow in the fall?

• Corn, beans, and squash

• Wheat, rice, and potatoes

• Tomatoes, carrots, and lettuce

• Peas, apples, and pumpkins

Maria is heading from Virginia to North Carolina. Which direction should she travel?

• East

• West

• South

• North