GLAT Social Studies Practice 1

What is the capital of The Bahamas?

• Freeport

• Marsh Harbour

• George Town

• Nassau

What are the colors of The Bahamian flag?

• Red, white, blue

• Black, aquamarine, gold

• Blue, red, geen,

• Black, green, gold

What are the TWO names for the highest hill in The Bahamas?

• Como Hill

• Cat Island

• Mount Fitzgerald

• Mount Alvernia

What are voting areas in The Bahamas called?

• Polls

• Constitution

• Boundaries

• Constituencies

Who were the first group of people that Columbus met in The Bahamas?

• Caribs

• Lucayans

• Indians

• Spanish

From which country did Christopher Columbus set sail?

• Italy

• Spain

• England

• San Salvador

Which one of the following was a famous female pirate?

• Stede Bonnet

• Black Beard

• Mary Reade

• Anne Reade

What does the word "marooned" mean?

• to set sail

• when pirated overthrow a ship

• to cause a ship to wreck

• to be left on a deserted island

What was the first newspaper in The Bahamas?

• The Punch

• The Nassau Guardian

• The Tribune

• The Gazette

What is the number one industry in The Bahamas?

• Tourism

• Banking

• Agriculture

• Mining