Quiz on Roanoke and Women of Influence

Where was the Roanoke Colony located?

• Virginia

• North Carolina

• Florida

• Georgia

When was the first attempt to start the Roanoke Colony?

• 1590

• 1607

• 1585

• 1581

Who sent settlers to Roanoke?

• Christopher Columbus

• John Smith

• Sir Walter Raleigh

• George Washington

How many people were in the second group of settlers?

• About 20

• Over 100

• Around 50

• Only soldiers

Who was the governor of the second Roanoke Colony?

• Sir Walter Raleigh

• John Smith

• John White

• William Penn

Why did John White return to England?

• He was homesick

• He went for supplies

• He wanted to explore

• He got sick

When did John White return to Roanoke?

• 1587

• 1600

• 1590

• 1575

What did John White find when he returned?

• The colony was growing

• Everyone was happy

• The colony was empty

• A battle happening

What was the only clue left behind?

• A note

• A map

• “CROATOAN” carved on wood

• Footprints

What is one possible explanation for the disappearance?

• They were taken to England

• They became pirates

• They moved in with Native Americans

• They moved to Florida