1. Which state borders most of Virginia to the south?
A North Carolina
B Kentucky
C West Virginia
D Maryland
Answer: A

2. Which state borders Virginia to the north?
F Maryland
G Tennessee
H Kentucky
J North Carolina
Answer: F

3. Which state does not border Virginia?
A Maryland
B Kentucky
C North Carolina
D Ohio
Answer: D

4. Which of the following states border Virginia?
F Maryland and Delaware
G Tennessee and Kentucky
H West Virginia and Pennsylvania
J Kentucky and South Carolina
Answer: G

5. If Madeline traveled north from Richmond, which bordering state would
she enter?
A Kentucky
B West Virginia
C Maryland
D North Carolina
Answer: C

6. The natural border between the Coastal Plain (Tidewater) and Piedmont
regions is called the —
F Fall Line
G Appalachian Mountains
H James River
J Blue Ridge Mountains
Answer: F

7. Which mountain system runs through Virginia?
A Rocky Mountains
B Eastern Mountains
C Appalachian Mountains
D West Virginia Mountains
Answer: C

8. Which region has an area of elevated land that is flat on top?
F Blue Ridge Mountains
G Coastal Plains (Tidewater)
H Appalachian Plateau
J Valley and Ridge
Answer: H

9. Which region consists of old, rounded mountains and is a source of many
rivers?
A Blue Ridge Mountains
B Appalachian Plateau
C Piedmont Region
D Valley and Ridge Region
Answer: A

10. Which region consists of flat land and is located near the Chesapeake Bay
and the Atlantic Ocean?
F Coastal Plain (Tidewater)
G Appalachian Plateau
H Valley and Ridge
J Piedmont
Answer: F

11. Complete the analogy.
Piedmont Region is to rolling hills as Coastal Plain (Tidewater) Region is
to —
A source of many rivers
B valleys
C flat land
D old, rounded mountains
Answer: C

12. Alexandria is to the Potomac River as the Jamestown is to the —
A Rappahannock River
B York River
C Roanoke River
D James River
Answer: D

13. Which city is located nearest to the Rappahannock River?
F Jamestown
G Alexandria
H Yorktown
J Fredericksburg
Answer: J

14. Which city is located nearest to the Potomac River?
A Fredericksburg
B Alexandria
C Jamestown
D Yorktown
Answer: B

15. All of the following are reasons why rivers were important to the early
history of Virginia EXCEPT —
F they provided a safe harbor from enemy ships
G they provided a passage to the Appalachian Plateau
H they provided a source of food
J they provided a pathway for exploration
Answer: G

16. Which river creates a natural border between Virginia and Maryland?
A Potomac River
B James River
C York River
D Rappahannock River
Answer: A

17. Arrange the rivers in order by their location from south to north.
F Potomac River, York River, James River, Rappahannock River
G James River, York River, Potomac River, Rappahannock River
H Potomac River, Rappahannock River, York River, James River
J James River, York River, Rappahannock River, Potomac River
Answer: J

18. What do all four major Virginia rivers have in common?
A They flow into the Chesapeake Bay.
B They all begin at the Fall Line.
C They are named after Spanish royalty.
D They are located on the Eastern Shore.
Answer: A

19. What is the name of the body of water located in the Coastal Plain
(Tidewater) region that is a shallow natural lake surrounded by the
Dismal Swamp?
F Smith Mountain Lake
G Lake Drummond
H Eastern Shore
J Chesapeake Bay
Answer: G

20. Which important Virginia water feature, located in the Coastal Plain
(Tidewater) region, contains a variety of wildlife and was explored and
surveyed by George Washington?
A Potomac River
B Rappahannock River
C Dismal Swamp
D York River
Answer: C

21. Christopher Columbus called the people he encountered “Indians”
because —
F he thought he was in North America
G he thought he was in the Indies
H he thought he was in Jamestown
J he thought he was in Africa
Answer: G

22. Which language was spoken by American Indians who lived near the
Chesapeake Bay and Atlantic Ocean?
A Algonquian
B Iroquoian
C Siouan
D Cherokee
Answer: A

23. Tidewater Region is to Algonquian as Piedmont is to —
A Algonquian
B Siouan
C Cherokee
D Iroquoian
Answer: B

24. Algonquian is to Powhatan as Siouan is to —
F Monacan
G Piedmont
H Cherokee
J Chesapeake
Answer: F

25. The American Indians who lived in the southwestern part of Virginia
most likely spoke which language?
A Cherokee
B Iroquoian
C Algonquian
D Siouan
Answer: B

26. If the Monacan Indians wanted to visit members of the Powhatan tribe,
in which direction would they have traveled?
F East
G South
H West
J North
Answer: F

27. Virginia’s American Indians left evidence of their presence in all regions
of Virginia. What kind of evidence did they leave?
A Nuts and berries
B Canoes and paddles
C Teepees and villages
D Arrowheads and pottery
Answer: D

28. Which item is least likely to be an Indian artifact?
F Pottery
G Stone tool
H Arrowhead
J Journal
Answer: J

29. Which tribe in the Piedmont region spoke the Siouan language?
A Nansemond tribe
B Cherokee tribe
C Powhatan tribe
D Monacan tribe
Answer: D

30. Which of the following best describes Virginia's climate?
F Cold with three separate seasons
G Hot with four separate seasons
H Mild with four separate seasons
J Dry with two separate seasons
Answer: H

31. How did Virginia's American Indians interact with their environment to
meet their food needs in the winter months?
A They harvested crops.
B They grew crops.
C They fished and picked berries.
D They hunted birds and animals.
Answer: D

32. How many American Indian tribes in Virginia are recognized by the
Commonwealth of Virginia?
A 15
B 10
C 8
D 0
Answer: C

33. Which tribe from the list of state−recognized tribes is located in the
Piedmont region?
A Monacan Tribe
B Upper Mattaponi Tribe
C Nansemond Tribe
D Chickahominy Tribe
Answer: A

34. Which of the following is not a state−recognized tribe in the
Commonwealth of Virginia?
F Mattaponi Tribe
G Rappahannock Tribe
H Pamunkey Tribe
J Cherokee Tribe
Answer: J

35. How did Virginia's American Indians interact with their environment to
meet their food needs in the summer months?
F They harvested crops.
G They fished and picked berries.
H They hunted birds and animals.
J They grew crops.
Answer: J

36. How did Virginia's American Indians interact with their environment to
meet their food needs in the spring?
A They grew crops.
B They harvested crops.
C They fished and picked berries.
D They lived on stored food from the fall.
Answer: C

37. How did Virginia's American Indians interact with their environment to
meet their food needs in the fall?
F They lived on stored food.
G They grew crops.
H They fished and picked berries.
J They harvested crops.
Answer: J

38. Which season is most likely shown in the picture above?
A Winter
B Fall
C Summer
D Spring
Answer: D

39. The picture above shows a Powhatan house. What did the American
Indians use to make this shelter?
F Materials around them
G Trees shipped from England
H Grass mats sent from Canada
J Items bought from settlers
Answer: F

40. How many American Indian tribes in Virginia are recognized by the
Commonwealth of Virginia?
A 15
B 10
C 8
D 0
Answer: C

41. During which season were the Powhatan people most likely to grow corn,
beans, and squash?
A Fall
B Spring
C Winter
D Summer
Answer: D

42. Which tribe from the list of state−recognized tribes is located in the
Piedmont region?
A Monacan Tribe
B Upper Mattaponi Tribe
C Nansemond Tribe
D Chickahominy Tribe
Answer: A

43. All of the following are ways in which the American Indians adapted to
their environment EXCEPT —
F Using a copper pot made by the English
G Building shelter from materials around them
H Using animal skins for clothing
J Fishing and picking berries for food
Answer: F

44. Which of the following statements is not true?
A Native peoples used animal skins for clothing in the winter.
B Native peoples of the past farmed, hunted, and fished.
C Native peoples made homes using natural resources.
D Native peoples relied heavily on the English settlers for help.
Answer: D

45. American Indian artifacts are important to Virginia’s early history
because they provide —
F maps that show how to find land that has not yet been discovered
G ideas for how to improve the ships that are built today
H information about better ways for today's farmers to grow crops
J clues about the early interactions of the English, Africans, and Indians
Answer: J

46. Which of the following is not a state−recognized tribe in the
Commonwealth of Virginia?
F Mattaponi Tribe
G Rappahannock Tribe
H Pamunkey Tribe
J Cherokee Tribe
Answer: J

47. What was the name of the large Indian town used as the headquarters of
the leader Powhatan in 1607?
A Werowocomoco
B Jamestown
C Roanoke
D Nansemond
Answer: A

48. How do archaeologists help people understand the past?
F They paint pictures of what they think might have been in the area.
G They talk to the people who lived during the time period being studied.
H They research information in encyclopedias and dictionaries.
J They study many types of material evidence left from people of the past.
Answer: J

49. Which tribe from the list of state−recognized tribes is located in the
Piedmont region?
A Monacan Tribe
B Upper Mattaponi Tribe
C Nansemond Tribe
D Chickahominy Tribe
Answer: A

50. How long ago did American Indian people first live in Virginia?
F Millions of years ago
G Ninety years ago
H Hundreds of years ago
J Thousands of years ago
Answer: J

51. How many American Indian tribes in Virginia are recognized by the
Commonwealth of Virginia?
A 15
B 10
C 8
D 0
Answer: C

52. Which of the following is not a state−recognized tribe in the
Commonwealth of Virginia?
F Mattaponi Tribe
G Rappahannock Tribe
H Pamunkey Tribe
J Cherokee Tribe
Answer: J

53. In which order did Virginia’s government evolve?
A General Assembly, House of Burgesses, Virginia General Assembly
B Virginia General Assembly, General Assembly, House of Burgesses
C House of Burgesses, Virginia General Assembly, General Assembly
D General Assembly, Virginia General Assembly, House of Burgesses
Answer: A

54. Which region of Virginia was first settled by Europeans?
A Appalachian Plateau
B Coastal Plain (Tidewater)
C Piedmont
D Valley and Ridge
Answer: B

55. England wanted to establish colonies in Virginia in the 1600s to —
F sell England's raw materials
G start a new religion
H trade with American Indians
J increase its power and wealth
Answer: J

56. Which of the following is not a reason for England to establish a colony
in Virginia?
A The English hoped to find gold and silver in Virginia.
B England wanted to increase its wealth and power.
C The colony could send raw materials to England.
D The king of England wanted to live in America.
Answer: D

57. In the 1600s, a colony in North America would provide England with —
F coal that England would use to trade with other countries
G raw materials that could not be grown or obtained in England
H American Indians who could work in England
J a new food supply that would provide England with fruit
Answer: G

58. Jamestown was settled primarily as a(n) —
A agriculture experiment
B religious opportunity
C community project
D economic venture
Answer: D

59. What did England hope to find in America?
F Food and furs
G Slaves and tobacco
H Silver and gold
J Tobacco and cotton
Answer: H

60. King James I grants charters to the Virginia Company of London.
Cause
King James I grants charters to the Virginia Company of London.
Effect ?
Which of the following best replaces the question mark?
A The charters gave the Virginia Company the right to establish a settlement in
India.
B The charters gave the Virginia Company the right to establish a settlement in
Europe.
C The charters gave the Virginia Company the right to establish a settlement in
North America.
D The charters gave the Virginia Company the right to establish a settlement in
Africa.
Answer: C

61. The House of Burgesses became the —
F Virginia Company of London
G Virginia General Assembly
H General Assembly
J Governor's Council
Answer: G

62. In which order did Virginia’s government evolve?
A General Assembly, House of Burgesses, Virginia General Assembly
B Virginia General Assembly, General Assembly, House of Burgesses
C House of Burgesses, Virginia General Assembly, General Assembly
D General Assembly, Virginia General Assembly, House of Burgesses
Answer: A

63. Which statement describes Jamestown's location in 1607?
F Jamestown was located on a narrow peninsula bordered on three sides by
the James River.
G Jamestown was located on an island in the James River.
H Jamestown was located on a peninsula bordered on two sides by the James
River.
J Jamestown was bordered on one side by the James River.
Answer: F

64. Which statement describes Jamestown's location today?
A Jamestown is bordered by the James River and the York River.
B Jamestown borders the James River on one side.
C Jamestown is located on a peninsula near the James River.
D Jamestown is located on an island in the James River.
Answer: D

65. The English chose to settle at Jamestown because —
F Chief Powhatan gave the land to the English colonists
G they believed they had a good supply of drinking water
H the water was too shallow for ships to attack the colony
J they found gold and silver buried near the shore of the James River
Answer: G

66. Which of the following was not a reason why the English settled at
Jamestown?
A The location could be easily defended if Spanish ships attacked.
B They believed they had a good supply of drinking water.
C They found tobacco growing along its shores.
D The water along the shore was deep enough for ships to dock.
Answer: C

67. Why was it important for King James to grant the charters to the Virginia
Company of London?
A John Smith was allowed to take control of the land settled in the Coastal Plain
(Tidewater) Region.
B The charters made all of the settlers in the Coastal Plain (Tidewater Region)
rich and powerful.
C The charters allowed the Spanish to become more rich and powerful.
D The charters gave the Virginia Company the right to establish a settlement in
North America.
Answer: D

68. The charters of the Virginia Company of London stated that the company
could —
F visit King James I and the British Parliament whenever it wanted
G establish a settlement in North America and it extended English rights to the
settlers
H travel worldwide and claim lands for Spain
J establish a settlement in South America and give rights to the people already
living there
Answer: G

69. In which order did Virginia’s government evolve?
A General Assembly, House of Burgesses, Virginia General Assembly
B Virginia General Assembly, General Assembly, House of Burgesses
C House of Burgesses, Virginia General Assembly, General Assembly
D General Assembly, Virginia General Assembly, House of Burgesses
Answer: A

70. Virginia’s government evolved in which order?
A. House of Burgesses
B. Virginia General Assembly
C. General Assembly
F C,B,A
G A,B,C
H A,C,B
J C,A,B
Answer: H

71. What was the first elected legislative body in America called?
A The Governer's Council
B The Virginia Council of Burgesses
C The House of Burgesses
D The Virginia Company of London
Answer: C

72. The House of Burgesses became the —
F Virginia Company of London
G Virginia General Assembly
H General Assembly
J Governor's Council
Answer: G

73. Which legislative body came from the establishment of the House of
Burgesses at Jamestown in 1619?
A Governor’s Council
B British Parliament
C House of Delegates
D Virginia General Assembly
Answer: D

74. What is the name of the first elected legislative body in America, giving
settlers the opportunity to control their own government?
F British Parliament
G House of Delegates
H House of Burgesses
J Virginia General Assembly
Answer: H

75. Additional women arrived in Jamestown in —
B 1619
C 1607
D 1620
Answer: D

76. More families were established and the colony grew.
Cause
Effect
More families were established and the colony grew.
Which of the following belongs in the empty box?
F Arrival of Indians
G Arrival of additional women
H Arrival of the King of England
J Arrival of men
Answer: G

77. How did African men and women arrive in the Jamestown colony?
A They sailed to Jamestown for an adventure and decided to stay.
B Portuguese sailors captured them from what is present−day Angola and sent
them to Jamestown.
C They were looking for a new place to settle and start families.
D They were brought to the settlement by the native peoples.
Answer: B

78. Which of the following was not a change that resulted in the survival of
Jamestown?
F The unsafe drinking water
G The arrival of supply ships
H The forced work program of Captain John Smith
J The emphasis on agriculture
Answer: F

79. What change led to the survival of Jamestown?
A Building homes on marshy land
B Captain John Smith's strong leadership
C A cure for diseases was discovered
D Some settlers died of starvation
Answer: B

80. What change resulted in the survival of Jamestown?
F Disease spread through the settlement.
G Colonists focused on agriculture.
H Homes were built on marshy land.
J John Smith sailed back to England.
Answer: G

81. Which of the following led to the survival of Jamestown?
A The Indians ate corn and beans.
B Colonists moved into the native peoples' homes.
C Settlers began drinking salty water.
D Supply ships arrived.
Answer: D

82. All of the following were hardships faced by the Jamestown colonists
EXCEPT —
F the site they chose to live on was marshy
G the settlers did not know how to read maps
H the men did not have the skills needed to survive
J many settlers died of starvation and disease
Answer: G

83. Which book would have helped the Jamestown colonists survive?
A “How to Build a Boat”
B “Farming Virginia’s Land”
C “Technology for the 20th Century”
D “Coal Mining and the Appalachian Plateau”
Answer: B

84. Which question would a person most likely ask John Smith in an
interview?
F Who was your leader at the Jamestown settlement?
G When did you teach the Indians how to farm the land?
H Why was life in Jamestown always easy?
J How did you get the other colonists to work?
Answer: J

85. What did the native peoples mainly trade to the English?
A Tools
B Food
C Beads
D Tobacco
Answer: B

86. Which of the following was a contribution made by the native peoples to
the settlers of Jamestown?
A They helped the settlers build a fort.
B They taught the settlers how to sail a ship.
C They built houses for the settlers.
D They showed the settlers how to plant corn.
Answer: D

87. Over time, the native peoples eventually viewed the settlers as —
F people who would make their lives easier
G tourists who would leave the settlement
H friends who would help them fight other tribes
J invaders who would take over their land
Answer: J

88. Who began the trading relationship between the Jamestown settlers and
the native peoples?
A Pocahontas
B Captain John Smith
C Powhatan
D John Rolfe
Answer: B

89. Which question would most likely be asked in an interview with
Pocahontas?
F Why did you agree to serve as a contact between the native peoples and the English?
G Why did you trade your copper and pots for English tools?
H How would you describe the day the English showed you how to plant corn and tobacco?
J For how long have you been married to Captain John Smith?
Answer: F

90. How did the native peoples help the settlers survive?
A They helped the settlers rebuild Jamestown after it was burned.
B They allowed the settlers to live in Powhatan's home.
C They showed the settlers how to grow corn and tobacco.
D They taught the settlers how to get to the James River.
Answer: C

91. Which of the following is not a way the native peoples helped the
settlers survive?
F The native peoples traded their food to the settlers.
G The native peoples taught the settlers survival skills.
H The native peoples introduced new crops to the settlers.
J The native peoples gave the settlers diseases.
Answer: J

92. Which question would most likely be asked in an interview with
Powhatan?
A When will you be traveling to England?
B Do you believe the English will try to take over your land?
C Are you going to wear clothes like those of the English King?
D Do you have a sailing ship that is larger than the settler's?
Answer: B

93. Which region is best known for tobacco products, federal and state
government, information technology, farming, and horse industry?
F Valley and Ridge
G Piedmont
H Coastal Plain (Tidewater)
J Blue Ridge Mountains
Answer: G

94. Abe loves the outdoors and participates in many types of recreation
Abe loves the outdoors and participates in many types of recreation. What region of Virginia is best known for its recreation industry?
A Blue Ridge Mountains
B Valley and Ridge
C Coastal Plain (Tidewater)
D Appalachian Mountains
Answer: A

95. Which industry is most likely found in the Coastal Plain (Tidewater) region?
F Textiles
G Coal mining
H Tourism
J Poultry farming
Answer: H

96. The Piedmont region is known best for which product?
A Apples
B Coal
C Tobacco
D Seafood
Answer: C

97. These photographs were most likely taken in which region of Virginia?
A Coastal Plain (Tidewater)
B Appalachian Plateau
C Piedmont
D Valley and Ridge
Answer: A

98. Brandon's father is stationed at a military base. In which region of
Virginia will Brandon most likely attend high school?
F Appalachian Plateau
G Piedmont
H Coastal Plain (Tidewater)
J Valley and Ridge
Answer: H

99. A tobacco farmer most likely lives in which region of Virginia?
A Piedmont
B Blue Ridge Mountains
C Appalachian Plateau
D Valley and Ridge
Answer: A

100. Valley and Ridge region is to poultry as Piedmont is to —
F tourism
G apples
H tobacco
J coal
Answer: H

101. Rockfish River Elementary students are taking a field trip to pick apples at an orchard. The students will most likely travel to —
A the Piedmont or Blue Ridge Mountains region
B the Valley and Ridge or Blue Ridge Mountains region
C the Valley and Ridge or Appalachian Plateau region
D the Appalachian Plateau or Coastal Plain (Tidewater) region
Answer: B

102. Many families in both the Piedmont and the Valley and Ridge regions
earn a living by working in which industry?
F Coal mining
G Farming
H Shipbuilding
J Textiles
Answer: G