Roanoke- The Lost Colony

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    Who discovered roanoke?

    • Spongebob
    • Fernando Tallant
    • Paul S. Boyer
    • Mr.Bickle
    • Sir Walter Raleigh
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The Roanoke Colony, also known as the Lost Colony, was established in 1585 on Roanoke Island in what is today's Dare County, North Carolina. This quiz will help you find out how much you knowledge you have on it.

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  • 2. 

    What did John White find carved in the mysterious tree? 

    • CRA

    • CRO

    • ORC

    • LOL

    • COR

    Correct Answer
    A. CRO
    Explanation
    John White found the word "CRO" carved in the mysterious tree.

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  • 3. 

    Who came to Roanoke in 1590 and found no signs of life? 

    • John White

    • Sir Walter Raleigh

    • Paul S. Boyer

    • Jackie Chan

    • Queen Elizabeth

    Correct Answer
    A. John White
    Explanation
    John White came to Roanoke in 1590 and found no signs of life.

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  • 4. 

    Where is Roanoke-the lost colony located?

    • Narnia

    • Coast of new mexico

    • Edge of North Carolina

    • England

    • The equator

    Correct Answer
    A. Edge of North Carolina
    Explanation
    The correct answer is "Edge of North Carolina". Roanoke, also known as the "Lost Colony", was a settlement established by English colonists in the late 16th century. It was located on the coast of what is now North Carolina. The colony mysteriously disappeared, and its fate remains unknown to this day.

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    What happened to the earlier settlers?

    • Starved to Death

    • Killed each other

    • No one knows

    • Attacked by Sparta

    • John Buttle robbed and killed the rest of the settlers and was never found.

    Correct Answer
    A. No one knows
    Explanation
    The correct answer is "No one knows." This suggests that there is no available information or evidence regarding what happened to the earlier settlers. It implies that their fate remains a mystery or has been lost to history.

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  • 6. 

    What indians lived in near Roanoke?

    • Nootka Indians

    • Kickapoo Indians

    • Cherokee indians

    • Croation indians

    • Pawnee Indians

    Correct Answer
    A. Croation indians
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    BONUS!!!!!!! Q- who sent out people to go to roanoke and settle their?

    • King James the second

    • Patrick

    • Doctor Phil

    • John White

    • Queen Elizabeth

    Correct Answer
    A. Queen Elizabeth
    Explanation
    Queen Elizabeth sent out people to go to Roanoke and settle there. Queen Elizabeth I of England was the monarch during the late 16th century, known for her support of exploration and colonization. She granted charters to several expeditions, including the one led by Sir Walter Raleigh, who established the Roanoke Colony in present-day North Carolina. Although the colony ultimately failed, Queen Elizabeth's support and encouragement played a significant role in the early attempts at English colonization in the New World.

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  • 8. 

    What year was the first attempt to settle in Roanoke?

    • 1999

    • 1585

    • 1583

    • 1575

    • 2909

    Correct Answer
    A. 1585
    Explanation
    In 1585, the first attempt to settle in Roanoke was made. This was an important historical event as it marked the first English attempt at colonization in North America. Despite initial efforts, the settlement ultimately failed and became known as the "Lost Colony" as the colonists mysteriously disappeared. This event paved the way for future English colonization attempts in the New World.

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    What kind of letters were carved in the tree? 

    • Roman

    • Greek

    • Chinese

    • German

    • Indian

    Correct Answer
    A. Roman
    Explanation
    The correct answer is Roman. The question asks about the kind of letters that were carved in the tree. Out of the given options, Roman letters are the most commonly used in Western languages such as English, French, and Spanish. Greek letters are used in the Greek language, Chinese characters are used in the Chinese language, German letters are used in the German language, and Indian letters are not a recognized script as there are multiple languages and scripts used in India. Therefore, the most likely answer is Roman letters.

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