Pirate Life
Ships & Sailing
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Famous Pirates
100

What piece of clothing is commonly associated with pirates?

A Pirate Hat

100

What is the front of a ship called?

The Bow

100

What precious metal is most commonly associated with pirate treasure?

Gold

100

What does "Ahoy!" mean?

Hello / Attention

100

What pirate was known as Blackbeard?

Edward Teach

200

What weapon did pirates commonly carry besides swords?

A Pistol

200

What is the back of a ship called?

The Stern

200

What symbol is commonly used to mark treasure on a pirate map?

An X

200

What does "Avast!" mean?

Stop / Wait

200

Which famous female pirate sailed with Calico Jack?

Anne Bonny

300

What famous symbol was flown by many pirates to intimidate their enemies?

The Jolly Roger

300

What side of a ship is starboard?

The Right Side

300

What type of container is commonly associated with pirate treasure?

A Treasure Chest

300

What does "me hearty" mean?

My Friend / Mate

300

What pirate was also known as "Black Bart"?

Bartholomew Roberts

400

Why did some pirates wear eye patches?

To help one eye adjust to darkness

400

What is the large vertical pole on a sailing ship called?

The Mast

400

What valuable metal besides gold was commonly stolen by pirates?

Silver

400

What does "walk the plank" mean?

Being forced off a ship as punishment

400

Which famous pirate commanded the ship Queen Anne's Revenge?

Blackbeard

500

What were the rules that governed many pirate crews called?

Pirate Articles

500

What is the name for the triangular sails commonly used on sailing ships?

Lateen Sails

500

What famous treasure-filled city was attacked by Henry Morgan in 1671?

Panama City

500

What does "scallywag" mean?

A Troublemaker / Scoundrel

500

Which famous pirate was nicknamed "Calico Jack" because of the colorful clothing he wore?

John Rackham