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VS.1, VS.2, and VS.3 Virginia Studies Caroline LaMagna, SPS ITRT Slide 2 1. Because of its climate, Virginia has ___. A. only a few types of vegetation B. a variety of vegetation C. no vegetation D. just one type of vegetation Slide 3 Answer B. a variety of vegetation Slide 4 2. In which region are poultry and apples the major products? A. Tidewater B. Piedmont C. Allegheny Plateau D. Valley and Ridge Slide 5 Answer D. Valley and Ridge Slide 6 3. Which language was primarily spoken in Southwestern Virginia? A. Siouan B. Cherokee C. Iroquoian D. Algonquian Slide 7 Answer C. Iroquoian Slide 8 4. What forms the natural border between the Tidewater and Piedmont regions? A. Potomac River B. James River C. Fall Line D. Blue Ridge Mountains Slide 9 Answer C. Fall Line Slide 10 5. Which state does not border Virginia? A. North Carolina B. Mississippi C. Kentucky D. Maryland Slide 11 Answer B. Mississippi Slide 12 6. Name the four major rivers that flow into the Chesapeake Bay. These rivers are separated by peninsulas. A. Potomac, Rappahannock, York, James B. James, Roanoke, Rappahannock, Williamsburg C. Potomac, Rappahannock, James, Roanoke D. Potomac, Rappahannock, Roanoke, Shenandoah Slide 13 Answer A. Potomac, Rappahannock, York, James Slide 14 7. Virginia Indians are members of which Indian culture? A. Plains Indians B. Eastern Woodland Indians C. Pacific Indians D. Southwest Indians Slide 15 Answer B. Eastern Woodland Indians Slide 16 8. Which region is labeled number 4 on the map? A. Piedmont B. Costal Plain C. Valley and Ridge D. Blue Ridge Slide 17 Answer A. Piedmont Slide 18 9. Virginia is in North America. In which hemisphere is Virginia located? A. Northern and Western B. Southern and Western C. Northern and Eastern D. Southern and Eastern Slide 19 Answer A. Northern and Western Slide 20 10. What is the state capital of Virginia? A. Norfolk B. Washington, D.C. C. Suffolk D. Richmond Slide 21 Answer D. Richmond Slide 22 11. The first permanent English settlement in North America was __. A. The Lost Colony B. Jamestown C. Roanoke Island D. Plymouth Rock Slide 23 Answer B. Jamestown Slide 24 12. The power to grant charters allowing settlements in North America belonged to _____. A. Parliament B. the King of England C. the House of Commons D. the Virginia Company of London Slide 25 Answer B. the King of England Slide 26 13. Which of these was NOT a reason for choosing the site at Jamestown? A. They believed they had a good supply of fresh water. B. The water along the shore was deep enough for ships to dock. C. The Spanish had agreed not to settle there. D. The location could be easily defended from attack by sea. Slide 27 Answer C. The Spanish had agreed not to settle there. Slide 28 14. The first elected legislative body in North America that included members elected by the people was called the ____. A. Virginia Assembly B. Virginia House of Commons C. Virginia House of Delegates D. Virginia House of Representatives Slide 29 Answer A. Virginia Assembly Slide 30 15. Who financed the settlement of Jamestown? A. Stockholders of the Virginia Company of London B. Friends of the King of England C. King George III D. King James I Slide 31 Answer A. Stockholders of the Virginia Company of London Slide 32 16. Today, Jamestown is ____. A. located on an island in the James River B. located on a narrow peninsula in the James River C. located on a narrow peninsula in the York River D. located on an island in the Chesapeake Bay Slide 33 Answer A. located on an island in the James River Slide 34 17. Jamestown was primarily an ___. A. adventure for the bored upper classes B. enormous failure C. opportunity to explore D. economic venture Slide 35 Answer D. Economic venture Slide 36 18. Which of the following was NOT a contribution by the Powhatan people to the survival of the Jamestown settlers? A. The Powhatan people introduced new crops to the English, including corn and tobacco. B. Pocahontas believed the English and American Indians could live in harmony. C. The Powhatan people willingly gave up the land to the settlers. D. Pocahontas began a friendship with the colonists that helped them survive. Slide 37 Answer C. The Powhatan people willingly gave up the land to the settlers. Slide 38 19. The trading relationship between the settlers at Jamestown and the Powhatans was initiated by ___. A. Christopher Newport B. Lord De La Warr C. John Smith D. John White Slide 39 Answer C. John Smith Slide 40 20. The Powhatan Indians helped the colonists survive by ___. A. helping them rebuild the colony B. teaching them how to navigate the rivers and to hunt C. teaching them how to fish D. showing the colonists how to grow corn and tobacco Slide 41 Answer D. showing the colonists how to grow corn and tobacco