General Trivia
True or False:
Piracy still exists right now.
True
It still takes place in places like the Indian Ocean, Western Africa, and the Carribbean.
True or False?
The navigator was 2nd in importance only to the captain and relied on tools that included maps, telescopes, and the compass.
True
What symbol on a pirate flag meant death?
Skull and Crossbones
What is the main weapon that pirates used to sink other ships?
A Cannon
The name for the front of the ship is the ____ ?
Bow
What is the name of the cook from Treasure Island that turned out to be the villain?
Long John Silver
What day is national Talk Like a Pirate Day?
A. April 27th
B. June 12th
C. September 19th
D. December 2nd
C. September 19th
To pirates an "article" was...
A. A newspaper story
B. An article of clothing
C. A rule
C. A rule
It is considered a modern invention, but pirates threw this small explosive device when they were near another ship. What is it called?
A Grenade
The right side of the ship is called what?
Starboard
Where did pirates find weevils?
A. Underwater
B. In food
C. In boots
According to a Pirate, what is the name of a place you are sent to die?
Davy Jones’ Locker
What was the most popular drink amongst Pirates?
A. Lemonade
B. Apple Juice
C. Wine
D. Rum
D. Rum
What is the name of a knife that had many uses on a pirate ship?
A Dagger
What is the name of one of the highest parts of a ship where the lookout would be stationed. (hint: it contains the name of a bird)
The Crow‘s Nest
What color of flag was the most dangerous because it meant that they would take no prisoners and show no mercy in a fight?
Red
Scurvy, a common disease among sailors and pirates, is often caused by a lack of this.
A. Vitamin C
B. Vitamin D
C. Protein
D. Happiness
A. Vitamin C
What island was legendary for being a haven for many pirates?
A. Jirafa
B. Tortuga
C. Elefante
D. Caballo
B. Tortuga
What is the name of the most common sword used by pirates?
A cutlass
How many cannons were there on a traditional Man o War ship?
A. 62
B. 124
C. 248
D. 300
B. 124
During the golden age of piracy, what was the main reason that pirates decided to become pirates?
Money
To keep meat from spoiling, pirates would dry it in small smoking tents called buccans. This led to what slang term for a pirate?
A Buccaneer
While walking the plank was not used frequently (or at all), what punishment did pirates use to punish crewmates who did something wrong? (Name or description count)
They marooned them, meaning they left them stranded on an island to survive on their own.
What is the name of the part on the back of the ship that is used to help steer?
A. The Bow
B. The Engine
C. The Mast
D. The Rudder
D. The Rudder
What is a jib?
A triangular sail on the front of a ship.