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What 2004 movie are these characters from?
Shark tale
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Where was Ferdinand Magellan born?
Portugal
150
What is a large waved caused by an earthquake called?
Tsunami
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What was the first stop on Magellan's journey to the spice islands?
Tenerife, Canary islands
150
What does this idiom mean "Rock the boat"?
To do or say something that will upset people or cause trouble.
150
What is the largest species of shark?
The Whale Shark
200
What is the name of the smaller sea craft used in an emergency to evacuate a big ship?
Life boat
200
How many ships was Magellan given?
5 ships
200
What Ocean separates Spain and the Americas?
Atlantic Ocean
200
Who were the first Europeans to discover America?
Vikings led by Leif Erikson
200
What does this idiom mean "All Hands on Deck"?
A call to action asking everyone to help in resolving a problem or addressing a situation.
200
In what movie does a giant white shark attack swimmers on the shores of Amity Island?
Jaws
250
What is the part of the ship called where the captain works and controls navigation?
The Bridge
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Where in Spain did Magellan move to?
Sevilla
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How many "Oceans" are there?
Bonus 150: Name them all
5 - Atlantic, Pacific, Indian, Arctic and the Southern/Antarctic
250
What famous ship was called unsinkable but ultimately sunk in 1912 on it's first voyage from England to New York?
The RMS Titanic
250
What does this idiom mean "Fish out of water"?
Someone who feels uncomfortable or out of place in a particular situation.
250
The Black Pearl and Flying Dutchman are famous ships from what popular series of Movies?
Pirates of the Caribbean
300
What mythical creature is top half human and bottom half fish?
Mermaid or Merman
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Around how many sailors left Spain with Magellan?
Around 270
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What imaginary line divides the earth into North and South?
The Equator
300
What is the name of the mythical creature said to pull ships underwater?
The Kraken
300
What does this idiom mean "Water under the bridge"?
It refers to past events that are no longer important.
300
Who is this famous sailor cartoon character?
Popeye
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In the cartoon Sponge Bob, Mr. Krabs lives in what piece of a ship?
The Anchor
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How many men survived the full journey and returned to Spain?
17
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What modern day country are the "Spice islands" in?
Indonesia
350
What is this navigation tool called?
Compass
350
If I told you to "Pipe down", what do I want you to do?
Be quiet or quieter
350
What is this type of boat called?
A Canoe
400
What is the nautical term for the speed of a ship measured in miles per hour?
Knots
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Name 3 of Magellan's ships.
Bonus 100: Name all 5
Santiago, San Antonio, Concepcion, Trinidad and Victoria
400
What is the name of the Canal in Egypt that connects the Mediterranean Sea to the Red Sea?
The Suez Canal
400
What is the traditional name for this flag flown by pirates?
The Jolly Roger
400
What does this idiom mean "Batten down the hatches"?
To prepare for trouble or a difficult period.
It comes from the sailing command which meant securing a ship before a storm.
400
In what movie does a man stranded on an island make a friend named Wilson?
Cast Away
500
What is this called?
A buoy
500
Who completed the first circumnavigation of the world?
Juan Sebastián Elcano
500
Where is the largest Sea port in the world?
Half points for sountry and full for country and city.
Shanghai port in China. It will see over 2000 container ships every month.
500
What is the name of the oldest international sports trophy still used today?
It has been used for yacht racing / sailing since 1851
The America's cup
500
What does this idiom mean "The world is your Oyster"?
That you have a lot of opportunities and can do almost anything you want to.
500
Scurvy was a very common disease for many sailors at the time and it was caused by a lack of what vitamin?
Vitamin C
600
Name each side of a boat/ship in nautical terms.
600
In what modern day country did Ferdinand Magellan die?
(Bonus 100: What island did he die on?)
Philippines on Mactan Island.
600
What did Spain and Portugal create in 1494 to split the earth and decide who can claim what territories?
The Tordesillas meridian
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What is the name of the mythical ghost ship that is eternally doomed to sail the seas without ever making port. It is considered a terrible omen that signals impending disaster for sailors who see it.
The Flying Dutchman
600
What does this idiom mean "Three sheets to the wind"?
Someone who is very intoxicated / drunk.
The sheets refer to the ropes used to hold sails down. If they are loose the sails would move side to side and flap around.
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Captain Phillips is based on a true story about the hijacking of the ship the "Maersk Alabama" by pirates from what country?
Somalia