Race to the
Governor
Quiz #2
What was Werowocomoco?
Werowocomoco was a large Indian
town used by Indian leaders for
several hundred years before the
English settlers came. It was the
headquarters for the leader,
Powhatan, in 1607.
Jamestown was the first ______
English settlement.
permanent
Archaeologists have discovered items
that let them know how settlers
interacted with _______ and _______.
Africans and Indians
What are the names of the current
state recognized tribes?
Chickahominy Tribe
Eastern Chickahominy Tribe
Mattaponi Tribe
Nansemond Tribe
Pamunkey Tribe
Rappahannock Tribe
Upper Mattapomi Tribe
Monacan Tribe
Where are the current state
recognized tribes located in Virginia
today?
Coastal Plain (Tidewater) RegionChickahominy
Eastern Chickahominy
Mattaponi
Nansemond
Pamunkey
Rappahonnock
Upper Mattaponi
Piedmont RegionMonacan
England wanted to establish an
American colony to increase its
_____and_____.
wealth and power
Great Britain hoped to find ____,
____, and ____ ____ in America.
silver, gold, and raw materials
Jamestown was primarily an ______
venture.
economic
Who financed the settlement of
Jamestown?
The stockholders of the Virginia
Company of London.
Which water features were important
to the early history of Virginia?
Atlantic Ocean
Chesapeake Bay
James River
York River
Potomac River
Rappahannock River
The rivers of Virginia provided _____
and a means of _______ for
exploration.
food and transportation
Many early Virginia cities developed
along the_____ _____, the natural
border between the Coastal Plain and
Piedmont regions, where the land
rises sharply and where the waterfalls
prevent further travel on the river
fall line
In what ways is Virginia part of the US
economy?
Tourism is a major part of Virginia’s
economy. Also, many federal workers
live and/or work in Virginia. The
federal government has a significant
impact on Virginia’s economy.
Virginia has a large number of
_______ and other ______ industries.
communications and technology
Virginia’s ______system moves raw
materials to factories and finished
products to markets.
transportation
Virginia ______agricultural and
manufactured products, including
tobacco, poultry, coal, and large
ships.
exports
Where was Jamestown originally
located?
Jamestown was located on a narrow
peninsula bordered on three sides by
the James River.
Where is Jamestown located today?
Jamestown is located on an island in
the James River.
What are the three main reasons the
settlers chose the Jamestown site?
1. The location could be easily
defended from attack by sea.
2. The water along the shore was
deep enough for the ship to dock.
3. They believed they had a good
supply of fresh water.
Who granted the charters of the
Virginia Company of London?
The King of England
The settlers had ______ rights.
English
What hardships did the Jamestown
settlers face?
1. The site they chose to live on was
marshy and lacked safe drinking
water.
2. The settlers lacked some skills
necessary to provide for themselves.
3. Many settlers died of starvation
and disease.
What changes took place that
resulted in survival of the settlers?
1. The arrival of supply ships.
2. The forced work program and
strong leadership of Captain John
Smith.
3. The emphasis on agriculture.