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102 Cards in this Set
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What is Boucan |
Boucan is a dried red meat or stick Brown |
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Why were the soldiers giving the name Buccaneers |
They sold the meat called boucan |
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What was James Johnson's position on the ship |
Cabin Boy |
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How did Blackbeard strike Terror in everyone who saw him |
During a battle he struck burning cord and his hair to terrify enemies |
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Name the women who were pirates |
Anne Bonny and Mary Reade |
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Why did Anne bonny's father disowned her |
Because she married a sailor |
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How did Mary Reade die |
Mary Reade died of fever in prison |
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What skills did the Buccaneers learn from the caribes |
They learned how to cure meat |
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Describe how the Buccaneers supported themselves while living on the island of Hispaniola |
They hunted wild boar and Cattle and the carib people showed them how to cure meat |
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What made the Bahamas a good place for pirates |
The Bahamas had many hiding places and the pirate ships can go amount the cays and bays |
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Give the names of four denominations in the Bahamas |
Anglican Methodist Baptist Roman Catholic |
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Give the name of the first denomination in the Bahamas and in which year was it established |
Anglican it was established in 1670 |
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Explain the reason for this group's establishment |
It was established because they wanted freedom to worship in their own way |
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This church was destroyed several times. List in order the dates it was destroyed, who destroyed it, and who rebuilt it. |
1684 Spaniards Governor Gruff 1703 French Governor Wood Rodgers |
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When was a steeple added to the church? |
1774 |
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What two important things happened in 1861? |
All places that had a cathedral renamed cities and the church was renamed the Cathedral Church of the Bahamas Nassau became a city |
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Name the third oldest church in the Bahamas. |
Saint Matthew's Church |
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Which denomination has the greatest group of followers and who founded this denomination? |
Baptist. Founded by Prince William |
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When was the groundbreaking ceremony for this church held? |
August 1st 1790 |
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Which group's religion is also its way of life? |
Rastafarians |
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Where did this group originate? What do they call their God? |
Jamaica. They call their God Jah |
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Which group calls their God Allah? |
Muslims |
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When was this group introduced to the Bahamas and what is the name of their prophet? |
Early 1970s. Their profit name is Muhammad |
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This group does not read from the Holy Bible. What is the name of their holy book? |
Qur'ann |
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Woods Rogers was the Bahamas first Royal Governor. In which year did he arrive in the Bahamas? |
July 26th 1718 |
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List three poor conditions Woods Rogers Matt New Providence in. |
Not producing enough crops Fort was in Ruins the roads were overgrown |
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What was Woodes Rogers aim? |
To rid New Providence of pirates |
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How did the man in the woods Rogers Council help him? |
Governing the island, cleaning up and rebuilding the town |
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What was built to protect the island? |
The fort was repaired and built |
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Name the country that tried to invade New Providence and give the Year this happened. |
Spain in 1720 |
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Woods Rogers offered a pardon to the Pirates. What happened to those that refuse? Explain two ways? |
They were captured and put in prison. Many were tried and hanged at Fort Nassau |
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Explain the motto "Expulsis Piratis-Restituta Commercia". |
When the Pirates were driven out, trade was restored. |
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To whom was the Bahamas giving in 1629? |
Attorney General Sir Robert Heath |
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The eleutheran adventurers had a trading partnership with the Bahamas where they were helped by the Americans. How did the adventures help in return? |
They gave money towards the building all of the famous Harvard College in Massachusetts |
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The Lord Proprietors gave the Bahamas to Governor's to control. Give one reason when this partnership failed? |
The people refused to pay |
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When did the proprietary government end? Who was sent to be in charge of the Bahamas? |
17-18 and Woodes Rogers was appointed in charge |
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Countries that fight together are known as |
Allies |
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The Bahamas along with other Caribbean countries is influenced by the Europeans. Name three things that are influenced by the Europeans. |
Architecture police forces education system names |
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Explain why October 12th is celebrated as a holiday. |
Christopher Columbus landed here and it is recognized as Discovery day |
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Carifesta is an event that brings together the cultures of each Caribbean country in one place. What does carifesta stands for? |
Caribbean Festival of Arts |
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If one attends carifesta what will he or she experience? |
Food, crafts, music and culture of Caribbean countries |
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What does carifta stand for? |
Caribbean free trade Association |
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When was carifta formed? |
1965 |
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What does carifta promote? |
Trade among Caribbean countries |
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Explain the purpose of the Caribbean Development Bank. |
It was set up as a Regional Bank to provide loans to Caribbean countries for special development projects |
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How are sponges process? |
Sponges were gathered with iron hooks, then they were soaked in the kral for a few days, next they were taken out and beaten with sticks and lastly they were cleaned weighed and prepared for export |
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Write the reason why the sponging industry failed. |
Disease attacked the sponge beds in 1938 |
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Write an order the arrival of people from different countries to the Bahamas and the year they came. |
First Greek 1840s Second Chinese 1940's Third Caribbean people 1950s Fourth Haitians 1960s |
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Explain why people from China came to the Bahamas. |
To find Freedom |
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Name three types of businesses that Chinese people owned. |
Restaurants Food stores Stores |
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Give the reason why people from Turks and Caicos came to the Bahamas. |
Because they were unable to earn enough money in their country |
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Newcomers from Haiti to the Bahamas Now work as Taylors, Gardner's, and laborers. Name two jobs. Earliest settlers from Haiti did in the Bahamas. |
Earlier settlers from Haiti I now lawyers and business people |
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People from Haiti were the largest group of people that came to the Bahamas. Explain the reason for their coming. |
They felt they were treated unfairly and there were few jobs for them |
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Many people from other Caribbean countries came to the Bahamas. Name three jobs that they worked in. |
Police Teachers Nurses |
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When was the first parliament in the Bahamas started? |
1729 |
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What were two requirements for people to be able to vote before 1958. |
Own property Be the age of 21 and male |
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When did women win the right to vote in the Bahamas? |
1962 |
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Who is the head of state of the Bahamas? Who is the representative for the head of states? |
The queen, Governor General |
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Name the two chambers of the Bahamas Parliament. |
House of Assembly Parliament |
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How is the Prime Minister of the Bahamas chosen? |
The leader of the winning party during an election becomes the prime minister |
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What type of government does the Bahamas have? |
Democracy government |
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Explain what a Constitution is. |
A special document that tells how a country is ran |
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Explain the purpose of the government of the Bahamas. |
The government passes laws |
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Who signs the bills so that they can be lost in the Bahamas? |
The governor-general acting on instructions from the queen |
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Who enforces the laws in the Bahamas? |
Police on Law courts |
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Name one responsibility that the government took on in 1973. |
Earning a living Enjoying freedom and safety |
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When a country has full employment it has a strong ... |
Strong economy |
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How does the government of the country get money to provide better service to the community? |
Through the Caribbean Development Bank |
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When people earn money, they can't afford many things. Name four things that they can afford. |
Better food and clothing Improve their houses Pay for electricity telephone and water Buy cars and televisions |
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The government of a country provides services for its people. Name three services the government provides. |
Schools Health Care and protection Water and electricity services |
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Up to December 2011 the people of New Providence received water that was barged in from another Island. Which island did they get water from? |
Andros |
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When Caribbean countries such as the Bahamas are in need of money where can they borrow money from? |
World Bank |
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Loans obtained by the government goes to pay for special skills. Name four of these skills. |
Specialist Nurses Doctors Teachers |
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Explain what the World Bank is. |
A special Bank based in Washington DC which lends money for a development |
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Show the difference between Caribbean Development Bank and the World Bank. |
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What does the acronym FAO stand for? |
Food and agriculture organization |
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What is the purpose of the FAO? |
They help with training and development of facilities |
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Which organization lends money for a training of teachers in special skills? |
World Bank |
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What is a territorial boundary? |
These are boundaries that extend to 19 km from their coastline |
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What is the name of the law enforcement agency that patrols the Bahamas territorial boundary? |
The Royal Bahamian Defense Force officials |
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Give three reasons why the Bahamas defends its territorial boundaries. |
Prevent poaching Keep out drug smugglers Stop illegal immigrants |
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Definitions needed to know |
Apprehend - to arrest a person Poachers - fishing in another country's water illegally Smugglers - bringing items into the country without permission Allies - friendly neighbors or country Fine - money paid for an offense Confiscates - took something Away by authorities Intercept - how to catch and stop illegal fishermen Deported - sent back to one's country |
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Apart from protecting our territorial boundaries what are two other duties of the Royal Bahamas Defence Force? |
Intercept ships from polluting the waters and assist in the enforcement of Auto along the relief in times of disaster |
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What happens to poachers who are found guilty? |
Pay a fine or spend time in prison |
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What is the distance for the territorial boundary of the Bahamas and the USA? |
100 km |
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Explain why it is difficult for the Royal Bahamas Defence Force to protect all of the Bahamas. |
On the family Islands there are many small airports which can be used by small planes to land drugs |
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The USA helps our law and forces. Name three ways in which they help us. |
Providing helicopters Providing fast boats Providing people from us DEA for training |
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Explain what a radar is. |
Radar balloons carry special instruments which helps people on the ground to find boats and planes up to 300 km away |
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Explain two reasons why illegal immigrants come to the Bahamas. |
To try and reach the USA To find work in the Bahamas |
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Often illegal immigrants boats are stopped and sent back to their country. Explain what happens to boats that are not in good condition. |
The boat and the immigrants are brought back to Nashville and the people are deported or sent back to their country as soon as possible |
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Which country has the largest amount of illegal immigrants coming to the Bahamas? |
Haiti |
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When does the hurricane season starts and ends? |
June 1st to November 30th |
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What is the shortened form for the meteorological department? |
Met Office |
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Where do hurricanes affecting the Bahamas originate from? |
The Atlantic Ocean |
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When a hurricane watch is given, how long do you have to prepare? |
36 hours |
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During a hurricane, it is important to have a battery operated radio. Give two reasons to support the statement? |
The electricity may go out and you must take down all antennas and satellite dishes and may not have access to listen to the radio stations on news for updates on the hurricane |
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List four items you should have in your emergency supply. |
Extra batteries first aid kit battery operated radio spare food |
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After a hurricane why is it important to boil water before you drink it. |
It may be contaminated or not clean |
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Give the hours you have left when you hear of a hurricane alert, hurricane watch, hurricane warning. |
Hurricane alert 60 hours Hurricane watch 36 hours Hurricane warning 24 hours |
