Pirates during Maritime era
What did pirates do
Attack other ships and steal loot
What do pirates now sail on
motoboats
What the percent of How much money would the empires, states, and countries spend on Pirates
10%-20%
Pirates still exist
True
Who is the famous pirate who attacked Peter pan
Captain Hook
what were pirates favorite activities
Drink and dance
What do pirates now target
Cargo ships and oil tankers
What is the basic problem of economics that arises because resources are limited?
Scarcity
Pirates have gold teeth and some have one arm and a hook for their hand
True
Who is the famous actor who played Jack Sparrow in Pirates of the Caribbean
Johnny Deep
Where did pirates start existing
Maritime seas
What weapons do pirates use now
Military weapons and guns
In what ways did local economies sometimes benefit from pirate activity?
lucrative illicit trade, influxes of stole goods, job creation, and boosts to local hospitality industries.
There were female pirates during Maritime era
True
which pirates where more dangerous, Pirates now or Pirates during Maritime era
Pirates during Maritime era
What year was the pirates Maritime era
1650-1730
Where are pirates now mostly located
Africa and Asia
How did the presence of pirates influence the insurance premiums of merchant ships?
pirate-infested waters, raising costs for merchants and often leading to increased prices for goods.
Prisoners walk the plank for a punish
False
How much money do pirates make right now
50,000-100,000
Who was the first ever pirate during Maritime era
Pierre Le Grand
Who is the most famous pirate from right now
Abduwali Muse
Why did piracy sometimes encourage new forms of trade or smuggling?
Piracy made official trade dangerous and expensive, so merchants and traders sometimes turned to smuggling or illegal routes to avoid pirates and reduce costs.
Pirates do not steal when not necessary
False
How much money would a successful voyage make during the Maritime era
500-1000