History I (A) Unit Quiz 1 revised

What is not a theory about what happened to the Roanoke settlement?

• The settlers moved to a nearby island called Croatan.
• American Indians attacked and destroyed it.
• The settlers found a way to get back to England.
• The settlers became part of the Croatan tribe.

Which of the following is NOT true about the English settlement of Roanoke?

• It is known as the Lost Colony.
• It was the first permanent English colony.
• The first English child born in North America lived at Roanoke.
• The settlers were hoping to find gold and silver.

Who was the first English child born in America?

• Virginia Dare
• Eleanor Dare
• Francis Drake
• Thomas Rolfe

Why did John White return to England?

• to get supplies

• he was injured

• he missed his family

• to fight in the war

Answer explanation

The trip typically took 2-4 months depending on the weather.

How long was it before White could return to the colonist after leaving to get supplies?

• 3 months

• 1 year

• 3 years

• 5 years

Answer explanation

When he did return he didn't even bring the supplies.

What word did John White find carved in a tree when he returned?

• Roanoke

• Crowman

• Help

• Croatoan

Answer explanation

The Croatoan's were the natives that lived nearby

What happened at Roanoke that is still a mystery?

• The colony moved inland.

• All the colonists disappeared.

• All the colonists were found dead.

• The Spanish took over the colony.

Spain came to America with what purpose?

• to trade with Natives
• for God, Gold, and Glory
• to exchange goods
• to spread diseases

After crossing from Asia to North America, hunter-gatherers continued southward, following their food sources. This is an example of ___________________.

• government.
• migration.
• changing the environment.
• religion.

Which Native American group is known for having built huge earthen structures in the
Mississippi River region?

• the Mound Builders
• the Mayas
• the Inuit
• the Puebloans