Random Facts
what do pirates say instead of hello?
Ahoy!
did pirates actually mark their treasure with an X?
No. Most pirates would actually spend their treasure as soon as they got it
What sea did pirates sail near in the Caribbean islands?
the Caribbean Sea
what animal ate Captain Hook's hand in Peter Pan?
A. crocodile
B. A tiger
C. A bear
C. a rule
what do pirate wear over one eye?
an eye patch.
What is a pirate?
someone who commits a crime at sea
Did pirates actually wear eye patches?
Yes. It’s been said that pirates wore eye patches to help keep one eye adjusted to night vision for seeing below deck.
What did the flag look like that pirates used to scare off other ships?
Black with a skull
What was the name of the pirate in Peter Pan who lost his hand to an alligator?
Captain Hook
what do pirates call gold and treasure?
Booty
what is a pirates favorite letter?
Arrr!
True or False. Pirate made their enemies "walk the plank"
False. Pirates did not make their enemies walk the plank
what was the job title of the leader of the pirate ship?
the captain
What is the name of the pirate played by Johnny Depp in Pirates of the Caribbean?
Captain Jack Sparrow
what do pirates call their friends or shipmates?
Mateys
what kind of pet to pirates often have?
A parrot
Why did pirates get their ears pierced?
A. To look tough
B. They thought it would improve their hearing
C. They thought it would improve their eyesight
D. They wanted to look good for the annual pirate fashion show.
C. They thought it would improve their eyesight
Who was the most feared Pirate?
Blackbeard
what is the name of Jack Sparrow's ship in Pirates of the Caribbean?
The Black Pearl
what ocean did many pirates sail in?
The Atlantic ocean
what do pirates search for on islands?
Treasure
did pirates have pet parrots?
Yes! It helped to keep the pirates company on their adventures
what was the pirate's code or rules called?
The pirate code
What is the name of Captain Hook's pirate ship in Peter Pan?
The Jolly Roger
what type of job did many pirates do before becoming pirates?
Sailors