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</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who declared war on Jamestown?

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

    Who captured Pocahontas?

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

    What did Pocahontas do during her captivity?

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

    Who did Pocahontas marry?

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

    What did Pocahontas do in England?

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

    What is Pocahontas remembered as?

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

    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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    Test your knowledge on the life of Pocahontas, the Algonquin princess who played a key role in the early history of the Virginia colony. From her encounters with English settlers to her journey to England and eventual tragic death, explore the remarkable life of Pocahontas through this quiz.

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