WorksheetsJamestown Quizs
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 10mins
What document extended English rights to the settlers in Jamestown?
The Declaration of Independence
The charters of the Virginia Company of London
The Magna Carta
The U.S. Constitution
The General Assembly included two elected representatives from each of the divisions in Virginia.
Burgesses
Senators
Delegates
Representatives
Who financed the economic venture of Jamestown?
Stockholders of the Virginia Company of London.
The Spanish Crown
The French Government
Local Native American Tribes
Who served as a contact between native peoples and English settlers?
Pocahontas, the daughter of Powhatan.
Sacagawea, the Shoshone guide.
Crispus Attucks, the African American patriot.
Geronimo, the Apache leader.
Who arrived in Jamestown in 1620, making it possible for more settlers to start families?
additional women
additional men
children
indentured servants
Along what river did the first settlers establish Jamestown?
The Potomac River
The James River
The Mississippi River
The Hudson River
Who granted the charter to the Virginia Company of London?
The King of England
The Queen of England
The Parliament of England
The Duke of York
What was the first permanent English settlement in British North America? When was it founded?
Plymouth in 1620
Jamestown in 1607
Roanoke in 1585
Savannah in 1733
The charters of the Virginia Company of London allowed the company to establish a settlement in what place?
North America
South America
Asia
Africa
Virginia’s government dates back to 1619. What was Jamestown’s system of government called at that time?
The General Assembly
The House of Burgesses
The Colonial Council
The Virginia Assembly
Reasons for choosing the site at Jamestown:
Could be easily defended from attack by sea
Had a good supply of fresh fruit
Was located in a mountainous region
Had water deep enough for their ships to dock
Captain John Smith began trading relationships with the native peoples. What did they trade?
Food, fur, and leather in exchange for tools, pots, and copper for jewelry.
Gold and silver in exchange for weapons and textiles.
Spices and silk in exchange for livestock and grains.
Cloth and beads in exchange for fish and timber.
In 1619, certain free adult men were allowed to take part in the General Assembly.
Certain free adult men
All adult men
Only landowners
Women and children
What three things did the King of England hoped to find in America?
Silver, gold, and raw materials that were not found in England.
Spices, silk, and precious stones.
Cotton, tobacco, and sugar.
Wheat, barley, and livestock.
How did the native peoples feel about the settlers?
They welcomed them as friends and allies.
They saw them as invaders who would take over their land.
They were indifferent to their presence.
They offered them gifts and resources.
Name a change that resulted in the survival of the Jamestown settlers
The arrival of ships bringing supplies and new settlers
The forced work program and strong leadership of Captain John Smith
The emphasis on agriculture
New settlements developed
How would an American settlement affect trade in England?
It would open new markets for trade.
It would decrease the demand for English goods.
It would lead to higher tariffs on imports.
It would isolate England from other countries.
How was the original location of Jamestown different from its location today?
Jamestown was founded on a narrow peninsula. Now, it’s located on an island (because of erosion).
Jamestown was originally located on a large mountain.
Jamestown was founded in a valley and is now situated on a hill.
Jamestown was established on a flat plain and is now in a forest.
What did Powhatan and his people teach the settlers?
How to build houses and make tools.
Survival skills, such as how to plant corn and harvest tobacco.
How to navigate the seas and fish.
How to trade with other tribes.
How was the original location of Jamestown different from its location today?
Jamestown was founded on a narrow peninsula. Now, it’s located on an island (because of erosion).
Jamestown was founded on a wide plain. Now, it’s located on a mountain.
Jamestown was founded on a hill. Now, it’s located in a valley.
Jamestown was founded on a riverbank. Now, it’s located in the desert.
