Blackbeard
Dampier
Riddles
100

When did Blackbeard follow piracy?

Around the end of Queen Anne's war

100

What was Dampier called?

The pirate who collected plants

100

I drive men mad for love of me. Easily beaten, never free. I am the reason you sail the sea. What am I?


Gold/ treasure

200

What is Blackbeard's actaul name?

Edward Teach

200

What country did Dampier explore 

Australia

200

On me left hand I be having a hook, a penalty I assure you from something I took. If caught in a port for thieving as thieves, it is likely we pirates will lose some of these. What am I?

Five fingers

300

What era did Blackbeard established a terrifying image?

The Golden age of Piracy

300

How many times did he circumnavigate the globe?

Three times

300

I have a thousand eyes but cannot see. I have a long tail but cannot flee. I hang in the rigging above the sea. What am I?

A fishing net

400

How long did the Golden age of Piracy last?

50 years

400

What is Dampier's contribution to Australia?

His contribution was very little but he was the first European to conduct a scientific study of the continents terrain

400

Which creature walks on four legs in the morning, two legs in the afternoon, and three legs in the evening?

A human (childhood, adulthood, old age with a cane).

500

What is Blackbeard's most famous quote?

“Damnation seize my soul if I give you quarters, or take any from you.”

500

What is Dampier's most famous quote?

“The world is apt to judge of everything by the success; and whoever has ill fortune will hardly be allowed a good name.”

500

The first place is dead and so it must be treated. Ye aught not count a dead thing or I be heated. What am I?

The Spainsh Dollar