Pirates
Which pirate hoisted the flag called,"The Banner of death?"
Blackbeard
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.
Who were the first group of people who came to The Bahamas?
The Lucayans
When did the Bahamas gained independence?
July 10th 1973
Which pirate was affectionately called, "Calico Jack?"
Jack Rackman
What is a boucan?
A boucan is a wooden grate
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
What is the motto on the coat of arms?
Forward, upward, onward, together.
Who was the most feared pirate of all?
Blackbeard
What skill did the buccaneers learn from the Caribs?
They learned to cure meat.
What is the name of the first newspaper in the Bahamas?
The gazette
Which item on the coat of arms represents the national sovereignty?
The Royal Helmet
What are the names of the two female pirates?
Ann Bonny & Mary Reade
Who was the first Royal Governor?
Woodes Rogers
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
How did Blackbeard struck fear and terror in everyone who saw him?
He struck a burning cord in his beard to terrify his enemies
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
What are 4 things The Loyalist contributed to The Bahamas?
Roads
Police stations
Schools
Churches