Pirates
Pirates & Buccaneers
Early Settlers
National Symbols
100

Which pirate hoisted the flag called,"The Banner of death?"

Blackbeard

100

Who were the buccaneers?

They were a mixed group of English, Fresh and Dutch men and women who were shipwrecked off the coast of Hispaniola.

100

Who were the first group of people who came to The Bahamas?

The Lucayans

100

When did the Bahamas gained independence?

July 10th 1973

200

Which pirate was affectionately called, "Calico Jack?"

Jack Rackman

200

What is a boucan?

A boucan is a wooden grate

200

What is the name of the oceanic passage in which caused the group to be shipwrecked and landed near the Preacher's cave.

The Devil's Backbone

200

What is the motto on the coat of arms?

Forward, upward, onward, together.

300

Who was the most feared pirate of all?

Blackbeard

300

What skill did the buccaneers learn from the Caribs?

They learned to cure meat.

300

What is the name of the first newspaper in the Bahamas?

The gazette

300

Which item on the coat of arms represents the national sovereignty?

The Royal Helmet

400

What are the names of the two female pirates?

Ann Bonny & Mary Reade

400

Who was the first Royal Governor?

Woodes Rogers

400

What was the name of the captain and his group of people who sailed and land on one of the islands of the Bahamas in search of freedom?

Captain William Style & The Eleuthera Adventurers

500

How did Blackbeard struck fear and terror in everyone who saw him?

He struck a burning cord in his beard to terrify his enemies

500

Explain how Mary Reade and Ann Bonny's experience was while captured.

Ann Bonny got pregnant and was pardoned whiles Mary died of a fever in prison

500

What are 4 things The Loyalist contributed to The Bahamas?

Roads

Police stations

Schools

Churches

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