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U.S. History [1] : 1580-1680 Trivia Quiz

This is a short quiz on the history of England and Early America from 1580-1680.

A multiple-choice quiz by kdizogg. Estimated time: 4 mins.

Author
kdizogg

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
284,707

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
6 / 10

Plays
2476

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Question 1 of 10

1. In 1558, ________________ became the ruler of England, making ________________ the dominant religion of England. Hint

King Henry IX, Roman Catholicism

Queen Elizabeth, Anglicanism (Protestantism)

Queen Elizabeth, Roman Catholicism

King James I, Anglicanism (Protestantism)

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Question 2 of 10

2. England's naval dominance in the North Atlantic was secured by... Hint

the introduction of new sleek English ships into the navy.

the Jamestown Colony.

the Spanish Armada's defeat.

the Roanoke Colony.

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Question 3 of 10

3. The very first English attempt at colonizing America was _______________. Hint

in Newfoundland by Sir Humphrey Gilbert

on Roanoke Island by Sir Walter Raleigh.

in New Amsterdam by Sir Walter Raleigh..

on Plymouth Rock by Sir Humphrey Gilbert.

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Question 4 of 10

4. England's first successful colony was located at ___________________. Hint

Roanoke, North Carolina

Jamestown, Virginia

Plymouth Rock, Massachusetts

Boston, Massachusetts

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Question 5 of 10

5. By 1612, Virginians had been able to produce, with the help of the Indians, this plant. The demand for it in England was so high, that the settlers couldn't grow it fast enough. Hint

Corn

Tobacco

Cotton

Wild rice

6. Who introduced orders in 1610 that declared war on the Indians near the Jamestown settlement. He directed settlers to burn the Indians' houses and crops, and to raid their food and supplies. Hint

King James I

Lord De La Warr

John Rolf

Chieftain Powhatan

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Question 7 of 10

7. The First Anglo-Powhatan War was ended in 1614 by what event? Hint

John Rolfe married Pocahontas

De La Warr died

The start of the second Anglo-Powhatan War

The Powhatans said they would leave Virginia

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Question 8 of 10

8. After the Second Anglo-Powhatan War (1644), the Indians were defeated, halting any chance of assimilation. According to a census, by 1669, only about ___________ Powhatans were left in Virginia. Hint

2,000

4,000

250

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Question 9 of 10

9. What arrived in Jamestown in a Dutch ship in 1619? It was the first time these were brought to America. Hint

African slaves

Cannons

Indian slaves

Horses

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Question 10 of 10

10. Who was the King or Queen of England when Jamestown was founded? Hint

King James I

King James II

Queen Elizabeth

King Henry VIII

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. In 1558, ________________ became the ruler of England, making ________________ the dominant religion of England.

Answer: Queen Elizabeth, Anglicanism (Protestantism)

In 1534, King Henry VIII had broken away from Rome and the various Catholics and Protestants fought for years. The conflict continued till Elizabeth I became queen 1558 and piloted the country through what is often referred to as the 'Elizabethan Settlement'. The struggle between England and Spain (which liked to see itself as the champion of the Roman Catholic Church) was soon to begin.

2. England's naval dominance in the North Atlantic was secured by...

Answer: the Spanish Armada's defeat.

The defeat of the Spanish Armada was in 1588 was a serious blow to the prestige of Spain and put on end to Philip II's claims to the English throne. It also meant that Spain now had a serious rival at sea.

3. The very first English attempt at colonizing America was _______________.

Answer: in Newfoundland by Sir Humphrey Gilbert

Sir Humphrey Gilbert actually died at sea in 1583 after trying to colonize the coast of Newfoundland. His half-brother, Sir Walter Raleigh, took up the fight to colonize the New World after he died.

4. England's first successful colony was located at ___________________.

Answer: Jamestown, Virginia

Jamestown was founded on May 24, 1607, on the James River (named after King James I) in Virginia, which was named after the "Virgin Queen", Elizabeth I).

5. By 1612, Virginians had been able to produce, with the help of the Indians, this plant. The demand for it in England was so high, that the settlers couldn't grow it fast enough.

Answer: Tobacco

Although the tobacco plant brought so much money into the colonies, it damaged the soil terribly and caused erosion.

6. Who introduced orders in 1610 that declared war on the Indians near the Jamestown settlement. He directed settlers to burn the Indians' houses and crops, and to raid their food and supplies.

Answer: Lord De La Warr

De La Warr also used these tactics of "total war" - burning down villages and destroying crops - against the Indians, just as he did against the Irish in the campains and battles fought between the British and Irish. Lord De La Warr was later honored when the colony of Delaware was named after him.

7. The First Anglo-Powhatan War was ended in 1614 by what event?

Answer: John Rolfe married Pocahontas

This was the first known interracial relationship in the New World.

Answer: 2,000

By 1685, the English settlers never saw the Powhatan people and considered them to be extinct.

9. What arrived in Jamestown in a Dutch ship in 1619? It was the first time these were brought to America.

Answer: African slaves

The first Africans brought to Virginia was technically 'indentured servants', but soon became slaves. They were brought to America by the Dutch in 1619. About 20 Africans got off the ship.

10. Who was the King or Queen of England when Jamestown was founded?

Answer: King James I

King James I became King in 1603 after Queen Elizabeth died. He died in 1625 and was succeeded by Charles I.

Source: Author kdizogg

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