Jamestown Settlement Quiz

When did King James I give permission to the Virginia Company of London to establish a settlement in North America?

• 1610

• 1612

• 1609

• 1606

What was the name of the settlement established by the Virginia Company of London in North America?

• Boston

• Williamsburg

• Jamestown

• Plymouth

Which tribe did the settlers encounter in Virginia?

• Iroquois

• Powhatan

• Cherokee

• Sioux

What did the settlers rely on trade with the Powhatan for?

• Weapons

• Clothing

• Food

• Gold

What was established as the capital of Virginia?

• Boston

• Williamsburg

• Jamestown

• Plymouth

In which year did the settlers arrive in Virginia?

• 1611

• 1605

• 1609

• 1607

What were some of the hardships faced by the settlers?

• Tornadoes and hurricanes

• Blizzards and avalanches

• Floods and earthquakes

• Droughts and starvation

What led to wars and the displacement of the Powhatan tribe?

• Cultural exchange

• Conflicts and expansion of Jamestown

• Peace treaties

• Trade agreements

Who gave permission to establish a settlement in North America?

• Queen Victoria

• Queen Elizabeth I

• King James I

• King George III

What was the name of the company that established the settlement in North America?

• East India Company

• Dutch East India Company

• Virginia Company of London

• Hudson's Bay Company