Sea Shanties

Who sang sea shanties when they were aboard their ship?

Sea shanties were ______ songs that were sung on ships.

• work

• leisure

• love

• dance

The purpose of the rhythm in sea shanties was to:

• coordinate work among sailors.

• entertain passengers on the ship.

• signal the start of a meal.

• celebrate a successful voyage.

Who would lead the song in a sea shanty?

How many sea shanties do we know of?

Sea shanties aren't as popular now because:

• They are outdated and not relevant to modern music tastes.

• They are difficult to sing and require special skills.

• They are banned in many countries.

• They are only popular among sailors.

The word 'shanty' comes from the French word 'chanter'.

• True

• False

Since when have sea shanties been around?

• Since the 14th century

• Since the 16th century

• Since the 18th century

• Since the 20th century

9. In which popular TV show did 'Bow the Man Down' appear?

• The Crown

• Game of Thrones

• The Witcher

• Black Sails

10. Which sea shanty became viral on TikTok?

• The Wellerman

• Drunken Sailor

• Leave Her Johnny

• Blow the Man Down