Bahamian History Quiz

What is the name of the indigenous people who originally inhabited the Bahamas?

• Inca

• Lucayan

• Aztec

• Maya

Where did the Lucayan people originally come from?

• Arawak people of South America

• Mayans of Central America

• Inuits of North America

• Vikings of Scandinavia

What was the primary economic activity in the Bahamas during the era of slavery?

• Cotton production

• Fishing

• Mining

• Textile production

Who were the enslaved people brought to the Bahamas to work on plantations?

• Native Americans

• Enslaved Africans

• Indentured servants

• European immigrants

What year did the Bahamas gain independence from Britain?

• 1965

• 1980

• 1973

• 1991

Who is considered the father of the nation?

• Sir Sidney Poitier

• Sir Lynden Pindling

• Sir Stafford Sands

• Sir Milo Butler

What is the name of the head of state in the Bahamas?

• Emperor Hirohito

• King Charles III

• Nelson Mandela

• King George III

How often are general elections held in the Bahamas?

• Every ten years

• Every two years

• Every three years

• Every five years

What is the name of the document that outlines the fundamental laws and principles of the Bahamas?

• Constitution of the Bahamas

• Bill of Rights of the Bahamas

• Declaration of Independence of the Bahamas

• Charter of the Bahamas

What year was the current Bahamian Constitution enacted?

• 1965

• 1980

• 1973

• 1995