Civics Grade 8 (Quiz 1)

Who was the first Governor General of The Bahamas?

• Sir Arthur Foulkes

• Sir Lynden Pindling

• Sir Milo Butler

• Sir Stafford Sands

What is the name of the first political party established in The Bahamas?

• FNM (Free National Movement)

• PLP (Progressive Liberal Party)

• DNA (Democratic National Alliance)

• Independent

In which year was the first political party established?

• 1953

• 1955

• 1963

• 1954

Before the first political party was established, who governed The Bahamas?

• The black people

• The Bay Street Boys

• The PLP

• The FNM

Which two(2) people were not allowed to vote?

• Black people

• White people

• Women

• Children

Who threw the mace from the window of the House of Assembly?

• Sir Milo Butler

• Sir Lynden Pindling

• Sir Stafford Sands

• Thomas A Robinson

Who is on the $20 note?

• Sir Stafford Sands

• Sir Mil Butler

• Sir Lynden Pindling

• Sir Randolf Foulkes

Which political party was Sir Lynden Pindling apart of?

• PLP

• FNM

• DNA

• Independent

What is one piece of work Timothy Gibson is recognized for?

• The national pledge

• The coat of arms

• The national bird

• The national anthem

What does it mean to dissolve parliament?