VOCABULARY I
VOCABULARY II
GEOGRAPHY
FAMOUS PIRATES
MISCELLANEOUS
100
To take booty, to rob.
What is 'to plunder'?
100
If ye be a pirate and ye die at sea, ye will be going thar.
What is Davie Jone's Locker?
100
The city of Port Royal was famous for "Gallows Point" where numerous pirates were hanged. On which Caribbean Island is Port Royal?
What is Jamaica?
100
One of the most notorious pirates in the history of the world or one of its most unjustly vilified and prosecuted privateers. Despite the legends and fiction surrounding this character, his actual career was punctuated by only a handful of skirmishes followed by a desperate quest to clear his name.
Who is Captain William Kidd?
100
A certain activity that pirates enjoyed was not allowed aboard most ships. Whenever the ship made port they would get involved in it.
What is gambling?
200
Put everything away on the ship and tie everything down because a storm is brewing.
What is 'batten down the hatches'?
200
Starboard
What is the right side of the ship?
200
The most famous and extensive pirates in medieval Europe were the Vikings, they hailed from this region.
What is Scandinavia?
200
Also known as Bartholomew Roberts, he was the most successful pirate of the Golden Age of Piracy, as measured by vessels captured, taking over 470 prizes in his career.
Who is Black Bart?
200
It is thought that many of these that managed to become pirates are unknown because they were disguised so well.
What are women?
300
Pirate's flag including white skull and crossbones over a black field.
What is the Jolly Roger?
300
A conference or discussion between opposing sides during a dispute. The term was used in Pirates of the Caribbean as form of temporary protection until the captive could discuss their fate with the captain himself.
What is 'parlay'?
300
Piracy off the coast of this country has been a problem since its civil war in the early 21st century. Since 2005, many international organizations have expressed their concerns.
What is Somalia?
300
The famous pirate was born Edward Teach.
Who is Blackbeard?
300
A common alcoholic drink drunk by the pirates was a rum, water,lemon juice and sugar mixture.
What is 'grog'?
400
Whale sighting
What is 'thar she blows'?
400
Casting out all three sails, causing the ship to shudder and stagger like a drunken sailor.
What is 'three sheets to the wind'?
400
Blackbeard made his home in this NC city.
What is Bath?
400
Also known as John Rackman, his nickname was derived from the calico clothing he wore.
Who is Calico Jack?
400
Small boys who had to clean and load the guns during battle were known by this name.
What is 'powder monkey'?
500
Small platform atop the mast where the lookout stands.
What is the 'crow's nest'?
500
A warning issued before a cannon is fired
What is 'fire in the hole'?
500
The Wokou pirates of East Asia first appeared in the 13th century, with a pirate raid in Korea. They originally came from this East Asian country.
What is Japan?
500
A pirate of Turk origin, whose nickname means 'red beard'.
Who is Barbarossa?
500
Not all pirate flags were black and white. Flags in this solid color signified that the pirates would show no mercy in the battle.
What is red?
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