Roanoke Colony History and Mysteries

The video explores the mystery of Roanoke Island, known as the Lost Colony. It discusses John White's role as governor, his journey to Europe, and the timeline of events from 1584 to 1590. The video also covers the geography of Roanoke and Croatoan, details about Virginia Dare, and various theories about the colonists' disappearance. Insights from John White's journal provide clues, but the fate of the colonists remains unknown.

What is another name for Roanoke Island?

• The Lost Colony

• The Found Colony

• The Hidden Colony

• The Discovered Colony

Who was the governor of Roanoke Island in 1587?

• John White

• Virginia Dare

• Sir Walter Raleigh

• John Smith

Why was John White unable to return to Roanoke Island immediately after leaving for supplies?

• His ship was damaged

• He decided to settle in Europe

• He was captured by pirates

• England was at war with Spain

In what year did Sir Walter Raleigh first set sail for Roanoke Island?

• 1590

• 1587

• 1584

• 1586

Who was the first English child born in the New World?

• Virginia Dare

• Mary Raleigh

• Anne Croatoan

• Elizabeth White

What is the name of the island south of where Hatteras Lighthouse is today?

• Plymouth

• Jamestown

• Croatoan

• Roanoke

What theory suggests the fate of the Roanoke colonists?

• They were abducted by aliens

• They clashed with the Croatoan tribe

• They moved to another colony

• They returned to England

What did John White find carved into a tree upon his return to Roanoke?

• The word 'Help'

• The letters 'CRO'

• A map of the island

• A cross symbol

What did John White instruct the colonists to do if they left due to distress?

• Leave a letter

• Send a messenger

• Carve a cross above their message

• Build a signal fire

What was the significance of the absence of a cross above the letters 'CRO'?

• It was a sign of distress

• It indicated a peaceful departure

• It meant they were attacked

• It was a secret code