Archaeological Discoveries in Virginia

What was Werowocomoco used for before the English settlers arrived?

• A trading post

• A large Indian town and headquarters for leaders

• A fort for English settlers

• A marketplace

Which river was Werowocomoco located on?

• James River

• Potomac River

• York River

• Mississippi River

What significant discovery did archaeologists make at Jamestown?

• The site of the original fort

• A hidden treasure

• A new species of plant

• A map to Werowocomoco

How do the artifacts found at Jamestown help archaeologists?

• They provide clues about the interactions of the Indians, English, and Africans

• They show the diet of the settlers

• They reveal the weather patterns of the time

• They indicate the clothing styles of the settlers

Who was the leader associated with Werowocomoco in 1607?

• Chief Seattle

• Powhatan

• Pocahontas

• Sitting Bull

What is the significance of Jamestown in American history?

• It was the first permanent English settlement in North America

• It was the first place where gold was discovered

• It was the first capital of the United States

• It was the first site of a major battle

Why is the study of material evidence important for archaeologists?

• It helps them understand the diet of ancient people

• It provides insights into the daily lives and interactions of past peoples

• It allows them to predict future events

• It helps them find new places to dig

What type of evidence do archaeologists study to learn about past peoples?

• Material evidence left by people

• Weather patterns

• Modern technology

• Animal migration patterns

How long was Werowocomoco used by Indian leaders before the English arrived?

• A few months

• Several hundred years

• A decade

• A century

What can the discovery of the original fort at Jamestown tell us about early Virginia?

• The architectural styles of the time

• The interactions and relationships between different cultural groups

• The types of crops grown by settlers

• The weather conditions during settlement