Roanoke

Question 1

When was Roanoke established?

Answer 1

Approximately in between 1580-1620

Question 2

What were the people who settled in Roanoke seeking?

Answer 2

Fortune, religious freedom, and a future

Question 3

Who was sent to settle in North America?

Answer 3

Sir Walter Raleigh

Question 4

Where is Roanoke Island located?

Answer 4

Off the coast of North Carolina

Question 5

In 1585 how many people settled in Roanoke?

Answer 5

100 men

Question 6

In 1587 how many people settled in Roanoke?

Answer 6

91 men, 17 women, 9 children

Question 7

How long did those 100 men last?

Answer 7

1 winter

Question 8

Roanoke was led by who?

Answer 8

John White

Question 9

Who was the first English child born in the colonies?

Answer 9

Virginia Dare- John White’s granddaughter

Question 10

How long was White’s trip back to England supposed to take?

Answer 10

1 Year

Question 11

How long did White’s trip to England take?

Answer 11

3 years

Question 12

What clue was found when White returned?

Answer 12

“Croatoan” carved on a gate post