Garwood Presbyterian Church

341 Spruce Avenue, Garwood, New Jersey 07027

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Facts About the First Permanent English Settlement In America

1. Who established the first permanent English settlement in America?
A. The Pilgrims at Plymouth, Mass. B. English settlers at Jamestown, Vir.
2. What were the purposes of the English settlers who established the first permanent settlement in America?
A. To establish a new colony for England. C. To establish a profitable venture.
B. To preach the gospel to the natives in the new world. D. All of the above.
3. After the English settlers landed at Virginia Beach on April 26, 1607, and were attacked by Indians, what did they do at the urging of their chaplain, Rev. Robert Hunt?
A. They returned to England. C. They fasted and prayed for 3 days.
B. They traveled to a different location. D. They sent an armed party to attack the Indians.
4. What happened at Virginia Beach on April 29, 1607?
  1. Rev. Hunt and a group of the settlers went ashore.
  2. A cross for Christ was planted in the ground.
  3. Rev. Hunt knelt and proclaimed in prayer that "From these very shores the Gospel shall go forth, to not only this new world, but the entire world."
  4. All of the above.
5. Jamestown was founded on May 14, 1607. It was deserted in 1699. Why?
A. Because of Indian attacks. C. Because of an epidemic.
B. Because of a fire. D. Because the capital was moved to Williamsburg.
6. What were some of the Christian practices of the settlers at Jamestown?
  1. They gathered for prayer together in the morning.
  2. They gathered for prayer together in the evening.
  3. They held two worship services on Sundays.
  4. All of the above.
7. Did Captain John Smith's rescue by Pocahontas really happen or is it a legend?
A. It really happened. B. It's a legend.
8. Pocahontas was the daughter of an Algonquin Indian chief to 128 villages.
A. True B. False
9. Pocahontas' real name was Matoaka. What does her nickname of Pocahontas mean?
A. Little loved one. C. Little beautiful one.
B. Little playful one. D. Little skilled one.
10. When did Pocahontas become a Christian?
A. When with her Indian tribe. C. After marrying an Englishman.
B. When captured by the English & held for ransom. D. After the birth of her first child.
11. Who did Pocahontas marry?
A. John Smith B. John Rolfe
12. How many years of peace did Pocahontas' marriage bring to the English and Indians?
A. 4 years C. 15 years
B. 8 years D. 22 years
13. Pocahontas traveled to England with her family and was received by the king and queen there.
A. True B. False
14. Pocahontas died at what age?
A. 22 C. 42
B. 32 D. 52

Facts About the First Permanent English Settlement In America - Answers

  1. B
  2. D
  3. C
  4. D
  5. D
  6. D
  7. A or B. It is unknown for sure.
  8. A
  9. B
  10. B
  11. B
  12. B
  13. A
  14. A
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