Roanoke- The Lost Colony

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1. Who discovered roanoke?

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Sir Walter Raleigh is the correct answer because he was an English explorer who sponsored the first English colony in North America, which was established on Roanoke Island in present-day North Carolina. Although the colony ultimately disappeared under mysterious circumstances, Raleigh is credited with the discovery and exploration of Roanoke.

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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... see moreyou find out how much you knowledge you have on it. see less

2. What did John White find carved in the mysterious tree? 

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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? 

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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?

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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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5. What happened to the earlier settlers?

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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?

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7. BONUS!!!!!!! Q- who sent out people to go to roanoke and settle their?

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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?

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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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9. What kind of letters were carved in the tree? 

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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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Who discovered roanoke?
What did John White find carved in the mysterious tree? 
Who came to Roanoke in 1590 and found no signs of life? 
Where is Roanoke-the lost colony located?
What happened to the earlier settlers?
What indians lived in near Roanoke?
BONUS!!!!!!! Q- who sent out people to go to roanoke and settle their?
What year was the first attempt to settle in Roanoke?
What kind of letters were carved in the tree? 
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