Social Studies BJC Set 3
What is a swamp
A lowland mostly covered with shallow water
Who was Edward Tech
A notorious Pirate
What is the name of the weather system that has wind speeds of 65mph
A tropical system
Name three islands in the Bahamas where sports fishing tournaments take place
Abaco, Exuma
What is a bi-election
An election that takes place when a candidate dies or resigns
Which fishing method is used by substance farmers
Angling
What is the largest continent in the world
Asia
What organization is responsible for the 'People to People' program
Bahama Host
What is one positive effect of the blockade to the Bahamas
Bay Street was widened and lights were added
Why did Pirates choose the Bahamas
Because of the Scattered islands
Where is the North Temperate zone located
Between the Arctic Circle and the Tropic of Cancer
Who were the group of Arawaks found in Puerto Rico
Borequinos
What industry discovered in The Depression tears still exist today
Citrus Industry
Name three illegal drugs in the Bahamas
Cocaine, Lead and Marijuana
What is the highest position within the Royal Bahamas Defense force
Commodore
What was the throwing lead used to measure
Depth
What landfall receives less than 10 inches of rainfall a year
Dessert
What continent lies directly north of Africa
Europe
What is sports fishing
Fishing done for recreation or pleasure
What fort was built by the Spanish on Hispaniola
Fort La Navidad
How did Christopher Columbus describe the Lucayan poeple
Friendly
What is commercially caught fish in the Bahamas
Grouper
What did columus do when his crew thought he was lying bout where they were
He showed them a fake log
What are three examples of High Lands
Hills, Mountains and Plateaus
What mountain range is apart of North America
Himalayas
What are 3 difficulties Columbus faced during his first voyage
His crew thought he didn't know where they were, the Pinta's rudder broke, they had not shelter
What are three ways Eco-tourism helps tourists to be more environmentally friendly
It educates them in the importance of being environmentally responsible, Teaches the environmental appreciation and limits the amount of pollution
What does the word Eleutheria mean
It is a Greek word that means freedom
What are three major reasons why the control of drug trading in The Bahamas is necessary
It may lead to a decrease in tourism, It can lead to and increase in the spread of STDs and it can encourage the overuse of drugs
In what country did the Renaissance begin
Italy
Who was the first female to be elected in the House of Assembly
Janet Boswick
What did William Shakespheare contribute to the Renaissance
Literature
Majority Rule formed a government that represented the...
Majority of people
Who was a famous painter in the Renaissance
Michelangelo
What is another name given to the Nitainos
Mitainos
Who composed the Bahamas' National Anthem
Mr. Timothy Gibson
Where is the United Nations head quarters located
New York
Which direction has a bearing of 45 degrees
North East
What is one characteristic of a democracy
Once a person is capable they can vote for any candidate they want
What are three types of citrus
Oranges, Grape fruit an lemon
Who are Cartographers
People who make maps
What type of map is used to find Land forms, Valleys and Rivers
Physical maps
What type of map is used to find Cities, countries and Provinces
Political maps
What are three problems that fisherman my experience in the fishing industry
Pouching, the use of bombs and bleach and pollution
Which Bahama land is nearest to Cuba
Ragged Island
What was the log used to measure
Ship speed
Name one founding member of the PLP
Sir Henry Milton Taylor
Who was the most famous buccaneer
Sir Henry Morgan
Who was the first Premier of the Bahamas
Sir Roland Symonette
What was the most successful industries started in the late 19th and early 20th century
Sponging
What two major industries developed as a result of people getting products from the sea
Sponging and wrecking
What type of livestock farm produces the meat called pork
Swine/pig
What is a zemi
The Arawak god
What is a hammock
The Arawak's bed
What line of latitude represents 66.5 degrees north
The Arctic Circle
Which ocean is nearest to the North Pole
The Arctic Ocean
What group is responsible for making policies
The Cabinet
What did the Adventurers do when they had no food
The Found food from the sea and land
Who holds the highest Governmental position in The Bahamas
The Governor General
What three things must take place in order for a election to happen
The Governor General must dissolve Parliament, a returning officer is appointed and candidates must resign
Name one of the oldest buildings in Nassau
The House of Assembly
What two houses make up the Legislature
The House of Assembly a the Senate
What branch of Government is responsible for making laws in the Bahamas
The Legislature
Who were the group of Arawaks found in The Bahamas
The Lucayans
What is the largest ocean in the world
The Pacific Ocean
What ocean lies directly west of North America
The Pacific Ocean
What is Vendue house currently being used for
The Pompey Museum
What two law enforcement agencies are responsible for the confiscation of drugs in The Bahamas
The Royal Bahamas Police Force and the Royal Bahamas Defense force
What is the oldest commercial bank in The Bahamas
The Royal Bank of Canada
What is the name of the highest court in the Bahamas
The Supreme Court
Who were the group of Arawaks found in The Greater Antilles
The Tainos
What line of latitude represents 23.5 degrees north
The Tropic of Cancer
Majority Rule caused the demise of...
The United Bahamian Party
The Bay Street Boys were mainly members of what party
The United Bahamian Party
Which country is located to the northwest of The Bahamas
The United States
What is the name of the national flower of the Bahamas
The Yellow Elder
What is rotation
The earth's movement on it's axis
What is Meteorology
The study of weather
What did the Adventurers do when they had no shelter
The took residence in Preacher's Cave
What is angling
The use of fish hooks
What did Columbus do when they were going too far east
They adjusted the sails
How does the Bahamas benefit from sports fishing tournaments
They attract tourist, brings foreign exchange and the Bahamas gains advertisements
How did the Eleutheran Adventurers constitution benefit all of the settlers
They had a say in government, They had freedom of Religion and land was given upon payment
What were two problems faced by the Eleutheran Adventurers
They had no food and no shelter
What are three reason why the Bahamas could not survive if it were not for the land an sea industries during the depression years
They had to use available resources,Farming alone could not work because soil was to infertile and fishing made a living when farming was unavailable
What did Columbus do when the rudder on the Pinta broke
They went to the Canary islands to fix it
What was Columbus' main reason for making his Maiden voyage
To find a new route to the East
What was the main reason for the Ecomienda system
To help the Arawaks to become civilized
What agency of the United Nations is responsible for universal Education
UNCEF
What two major countries are most tourists from
USA and Canada
What is one type of sponge harvested in The Bahamas
Velvet sponge
Who was the first royal Governor of The Bahamas
Woodes Rogers
Who was the assistant leader of the Arawaks
the Nitainos
What are three reasons base on the decline for farming products in the 19 century
the soil was infertile, the red bug killed most of the plans and the transportation was poor
What is the official age of retirement in the Bahamas
65 years
What is a Canyon
A deep narrow valley between two high cliffs
When did The Bahamas become a member of the Commonwealth
1969
When was Value Added Tax introduced to the Bahamas
2015
How many days does it take the earth to revolve around the sun
365 1/4
How long did the depression years last in The Bahamas
50 years
