Go Back in Time
What were the first people to live in North Carolina called?
a. The Cherokee Indians
b. The Archaic Indians
c. The Paleo Indians
d. The Woodland Indians
c. The Paleo Indians
What type of scientist studies human history by examining artifacts and remains?
a. Archaeologist
b. Biologist
c. Geologist
d. Anthropologist
a. Archaeologist
Why did Christopher Columbus decide to sail west in 1492?
A) To find new farming land
B) To find a new western sea route to Asia for trade in spices and goods
C) To establish colonies in North America
D) To map the Atlantic Ocean
B) To find a new western sea route to Asia for trade in spices and goods
How did the disappearance of the Roanoke colony affect future English settlement attempts?
A) It caused a delay in English colonization efforts and more careful planning
B) It encouraged immediate new settlement within the same year
C) It led England to focus only on the Caribbean region instead
D) It had no effect on future settlement plans
A) It caused a delay in English colonization efforts and more careful planning
What happened to many Native American tribes as more European settlers arrived in North Carolina?
A) They quickly adapted to European customs and gave up their traditions
B) They were forced to move from their traditional lands
C) They moved to Europe to start new lives
D) They became wealthy from trading with the Europeans
B) They were forced to move from their traditional lands
How did the Paleo Indians obtain their food?
a. They farmed corn and beans
b. They traded with other tribes
c. They fished in rivers and oceans
d. They hunted large animals and gathered plants
d. They hunted large animals and gathered plants
What do archaeologists typically study to learn about ancient Native American life in North Carolina?
A. Modern tribal stories only
B. Artifacts, tools, and pottery remains
C. Written documents from early settlers
D. Recent photographs
B. Artifacts, tools, and pottery remains
Which North Carolina barrier islands did Giovanni da Verrazzano likely first spot during his 1524 voyage?
A)The Outer Banks
B) Roanoke Islands
C) Cape Fear River
D) Cape Hatteras Island
A)The Outer Banks
What powers did the Lords Proprietors have in Carolina?
A) They could create laws but needed approval from the king
B) They could only collect taxes but had no governing authority
C) They could establish governments, grant land, and collect profits
D) They could visit but not live in the colony they owned
C) They could establish governments, grant land, and collect profits
What was the Tuscarora War (1711-1715) mainly about?
A) A fight between different Native American tribes
B) A battle over hunting grounds in the mountains
C) Native Americans resisting European settlement
D) Europeans fighting among themselves over gold
C) Native Americans resisting European settlement
What significant change occurred during the Woodland period?
a. They began using spears for hunting
b. They developed farming techniques
c. They started living in longhouses
d. They became skilled traders
b. They developed farming techniques
Which location would most likely contain artifacts from ancient Native American settlements?
A. Downtown city centers
B. Near rivers and natural resources
C. Modern neighborhoods
D. Shopping centers
B. Near rivers and natural resources
John Lawson's explorations of inland North Carolina in the early 1700s led to:
A) Peace agreements that lasted for 100 years
B) The discovery of gold mines in the mountains
C) A book that encouraged more European settlement
D) The creation of the first public schools
C) A book that encouraged more European settlement
What were the Navigation Acts?
A) Laws passed by England to control colonial trade and shipping
B) Maps used by ship captains to navigate the Atlantic Ocean
C) Rules created by colonists for building better ships
D) Agreements between England and Spain about ocean territories
A) Laws passed by England to control colonial trade and shipping
How did the French and Indian War (1754-1763) affect North Carolina?
A) It led to North Carolina becoming a French colony
B) It caused the Cherokee to attack settlements in western North Carolina
C) It had no effect because North Carolina was not involved
D) It ended all conflicts between colonists and Native Americans
B) It caused the Cherokee to attack settlements in western North Carolina
How did the first Native Americans arrive in what is now North Carolina?
a. They sailed across the Atlantic Ocean
b. They crossed a land bridge from Asia
c. They traveled up from South America
d. They came by boat from Europe
b. They crossed a land bridge from Asia
How did American Indians establish trade routes?
A. By burning young trees
B. By walking in a straight line
C. By carving into the mountainside
D. By following animal paths
D. By following animal paths
Although not an explorer; Blackbeard was an Englishman who like to terrorize other ships and steal from them. Near which North Carolina location did Blackbeard's ship run aground in 1718?
A)Wilmington
B) Beaufort Inlet
C) Cape Fear
D) James River
B) Beaufort Inlet
What did John Culpeper and George Durant try to change that led to Culpeper’s Rebellion?
A) slavery laws
B) tax laws
C) home ownership laws
D) religious laws
B) tax laws
Why was the Great Wagon Road important to early American history?
A) It was the first paved road in America
B) It helped settlers move into the frontier regions
C) It was used to transport gold from California
D) It was the only road that connected all thirteen colonies
B) It helped settlers move into the frontier regions
What was a major culture difference between the Paleo-Indian people and the Woodland people?
a. Paleo-Indian people grew crops on very small farms, while Woodland people grew large farms on plantations and had slaves.
b.Paleo-Indian people followed animals constantly, while Woodland people settled in small villages by streams to farm, fish, and hunt.
c. Paleo-Indian people built small villages, farmed, and fished, while Woodland people moved around following large animal herds.
d. Paleo-Indian people followed animals constantly, while Woodland people only moved during different seasons to follow animals.
b. Paleo-Indian people followed animals constantly, while Woodland people settled in small villages by streams to farm, fish, and hunt.
How do archaeologists carefully dig at a site?
A. Use heavy machinery to dig deep holes
B. Remove artifacts quickly without recording
C. Use trowels and brushes to dig in layers
D. Dig randomly across the site
C. Use trowels and brushes to dig in layers
How did the arrival of Europeans change the health of the Native Americans?
A) Europeans brought new diseases that made many Native Americans sick or killed them.
B) Europeans brought doctors that helped the Native Americans be healthier.
C)The arrival of the Europeans meant that Native Americans were injured more helping them.
D) Europeans brought new medicines that helped many Native Americans live longer.
A) Europeans brought new diseases that made many Native Americans sick or killed them.
What happened to many Native American tribes as more European settlers arrived in North Carolina?
A) They were forced to move from their traditional lands
B) They quickly adapted to European customs and gave up their traditions
C) They moved to Europe to start new lives
D) They became wealthy from trading with the Europeans
A) They were forced to move from their traditional lands
How did European settlers later use the Great Trading Path?
A) They avoided it completely
B) They used it for migration and to establish new settlements
C) They only used it for military purposes
D) They turned it into a railroad immediately
B) They used it for migration and to establish new settlements