Pocahontas: Life Story Quiz

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Who was Pocahontas' father?

  • Chief Sitting Bull
  • Chief Crazy Horse
  • Chief Powhatan (correct)
  • Chief Massasoit

What did Pocahontas do when she saw the sailing ship in the bay?

  • She ran away
  • She ignored it
  • She attacked it
  • She went to see it with her brother (correct)

Who captained the ship that Pocahontas saw in the bay?

  • Christopher Columbus
  • John Smith (correct)
  • Ferdinand Magellan
  • Marco Polo

What did Pocahontas do to help the settlers during the winter?

<p>She brought them food (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who declared war on Jamestown?

<p>Chief Powhatan (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who captured Pocahontas?

<p>The English (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What did Pocahontas do during her captivity?

<p>She learned English and converted to Christianity (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who did Pocahontas marry?

<p>John Rolfe (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What did Pocahontas do in England?

<p>She met important people, including King James (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is Pocahontas remembered as?

<p>A courageous Indian princess (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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Study Notes

  • Pocahontas was the favorite daughter of Chief Pohatan of the Algonquin tribe.
  • In 1607, she saw a big sailing ship in the bay and went to see it with her brother.
  • The ship was captained by John Smith, who established the settlement of Jamestown.
  • Pocahontas and John Smith became friends and she helped the settlers during the winter by bringing them food.
  • Pohatan declared war on Jamestown and Pocahontas was sent to live with the Potomac tribe.
  • Pocahontas was later captured by the English and held for ransom.
  • During her captivity, she learned English and converted to Christianity.
  • Pocahontas married John Rolfe and had a son named Thomas.
  • She traveled to England with her husband and son and was presented to King James I.
  • Pocahontas died in England at the age of 21.
  • Pocahontas was taken captive by Captain Argyle and brought to Jamestown.
  • She became a prisoner but was treated kindly and made many friends.
  • Pocahontas fell in love with John Rolfe, a tobacco farmer, and they got married.
  • Their marriage brought peace to the Virginia colony.
  • Pocahontas and John went to London where she met important people, including King James.
  • Pocahontas died in England at the age of 21, leaving behind a son named Thomas Rolfe.
  • Thomas Rolfe visited his mother's tribe and remained in America.
  • The Virginia colony became a state of the United States in 1788.
  • There are still descendants of Thomas Rolfe in Virginia today.
  • Pocahontas is remembered as a courageous Indian princess.

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