Roanoke Flashcards
What is the name of the colony that disappeared without a trace in the late 16th century?
The lost colony of Roanoke
Who was the governor of the lost colony of Roanoke?
John White
In what year did the colonists of Roanoke disappear?
1590
What was found carved into a tree at the abandoned Roanoke settlement?
The word ‘Croatoan’
Who was the first English child born in the Americas, and was part of the Roanoke colony?
Virginia Dare
What theory suggests that the Roanoke colonists were absorbed by local Native American tribes?
The assimilation theory
True or False: The fate of the Roanoke colonists remains a mystery to this day.
True
What was the name of the ship that was supposed to bring supplies to the Roanoke colony but was delayed due to war?
The White Lion
Which English settlement did John White return to for supplies, leaving the Roanoke colonists behind?
England
What was the relationship between the Roanoke colonists and the Native American tribes in the area?
Initially friendly
What is the term for the practice of one culture adopting the customs and beliefs of another culture?
Assimilation
What is the name of the island where the Roanoke colonists may have gone after leaving the settlement?
Croatoan Island
Who was the grandfather of Virginia Dare, the first English child born in the Americas?
John White
Which Native American tribe was believed to have had contact with the Roanoke colonists?
The Croatoan tribe
What was the relationship between the Roanoke colonists and the Croatoan tribe?
Friendly
What was the primary reason for the failure of the Roanoke colony?
Lack of supplies and support
What was the last known communication from the Roanoke colony before they disappeared?
A message carved into a post reading ‘Cro’
What was the significance of the word ‘Croatoan’ found at the abandoned Roanoke settlement?
It may have been a clue to their whereabouts
What is the term for a settlement where all inhabitants have disappeared without a trace?
Lost colony
What was the relationship between the Roanoke colonists and the Spanish settlements in the region?
Tense
What is the term for a settlement established by a foreign country in a new territory?
Colony
What was the primary goal of the Roanoke colony?
To establish a permanent English settlement in the Americas
What is the term for a group of people who settle in a new place and establish a community?
Colonists
