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Jamestown Trivia Quiz

All about the first few years at James Fort, now known as Jamestown.

A multiple-choice quiz by iacardsfan. Estimated time: 3 mins.

Author
iacardsfan

Time
3 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
309,313

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
7 / 10

Plays
1407

Last 3 plays: Guest 108 (7/10), Guest 174 (8/10), Guest 172 (6/10).

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Question 1 of 10

1. What year did the Susan Constant land at Jamestown? Hint

1606

1609

1608

1607

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Question 2 of 10

2. Who was the captain of the Susan Constant? Hint

Reverend Hunt

Captain Smith

Christopher Newport

Edward Winingfield

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Question 3 of 10

3. Why was Captain Smith chained during the journey? Hint

He was a spy

He pushed someone overboard

He was stealing food

He was accused of mutiny

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Question 4 of 10

4. Captain Smith one of the original seven leaders of Jamestown.

True

False

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Question 5 of 10

5. What did the English name the river that Jamestown was on? Hint

Jamestown River

Elizabeth River

James River

Powatan River

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Question 6 of 10

6. What was the main reason that the English did not settle right on the ocean? Hint

Fear of Indian attack

Fear of Spanish attack

Fear of sharks

They needed more water

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Question 7 of 10

7. What did the English call their new settlement when they first arrived? Hint

Powatan Fort

Jamestown

James Fort

King James Fort

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Question 8 of 10

8. What insect or animal gave the settlers the hardest time? Hint

Mosquito

Bee

Bear

Wasp

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Question 9 of 10

9. The English did not trade with the Powhatan.

True

False

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Question 10 of 10

10. Which of these crops did the English NOT plant? Hint

Tobacco

Corn

Soybeans

Wheat

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. What year did the Susan Constant land at Jamestown?

Answer: 1607

The other two ships that was with the Susan Constant were the Godspeed and the Discovery. They made many stops on the way to ensure that they had enough food.

2. Who was the captain of the Susan Constant?

Answer: Christopher Newport

Newport made many trips from England and back with supplies. He also stayed for a while to help "kick start" the colony.

3. Why was Captain Smith chained during the journey?

Answer: He was accused of mutiny

He got in an argument with Master Winingfield who was not pleased, so he accused Smith of mutiny. Smith was almost hanged but Reverend Hunt persuaded the others to let him live.

4. Captain Smith one of the original seven leaders of Jamestown.

Answer: False

He was one of the original six leaders of Jamestown. The Virginia Company appointed him. Though the others were reluctant at first they warmed to him after a while.

5. What did the English name the river that Jamestown was on?

Answer: James River

The English named the James River after King James I. He was the reigning monarch at the time.

6. What was the main reason that the English did not settle right on the ocean?

Answer: Fear of Spanish attack

The Spanish and the English were in a race to colonize North America. They were what you could consider almost war. The settlers were worried that an invasion loomed.

7. What did the English call their new settlement when they first arrived?

Answer: James Fort

After a while the name James Fort evolved into Jamestown. They named it after King James I.

8. What insect or animal gave the settlers the hardest time?

Answer: Mosquito

The mosquito carried malaria. Also known as the "yellow disease", it killed many people in the early years.

9. The English did not trade with the Powhatan.

Answer: False

The English were willing to give up almost anything for food except guns. The Virginia Company was strict about the no trading guns policy.

10. Which of these crops did the English NOT plant?

Answer: Soybeans

The English made the most money in the Americas from tobacco, not gold. They used the water in the river to water their crops.

Source: Author iacardsfan

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