Bahamian History-Grade 10

Who was the first Prime Minister of an independent Bahamas?

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Answer explanation

-He served as the first black premier of the Colony of the Bahama Islands from 1967 to 1969 and as Prime Minister of the Bahamas from 1969 to 1992. He was leader of the Progressive Liberal Party (PLP) from 1956 to 1997 when he resigned.

The Bahamas gained its independence from Britain in 1973

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Answer explanation

-The Bahamas achieved independence from Britain on July 10, 1973. This event marked the end of British rule and the beginning of the Commonwealth of The Bahamas as a self-governing nation. July 10th is now celebrated as Bahamian Independence Day.

What is the capital city of The Bahamas?

• New Providence

• Freeport

• Nassau

• George Town

• Marsh Harbour

Answer explanation

-Nassau (/ˈnæsɔː/ NASS-aw) is the capital and largest city of the Bahamas. It is on the island of New Providence, which had a population of 246,329 in 2010, or just over 70% of the entire population of the Bahamas.

The national motto of The Bahamas is “Forward, Upward, Onward, ______.”

Answer explanation

Forward Upward Onward Together

-The Bahamas' coat of arms is a composition of things indigenous to these islands, while the motto “Forward Upward Onward Together” heralds to the direction and manner in which the Bahamian nation should move.

Which national symbol appears on the left side of the Bahamas flag?

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Answer explanation

The black triangle on the Bahamian flag symbolizes the strength, vigor, and force of the Bahamian people. It also represents their enterprise and determination to develop and utilize the nation's natural resources.

Explanation:

Strength and Vigor:

The black color is used to convey the powerful and united spirit of the Bahamian people.

Enterprise and Determination:

The triangle, directed towards the rest of the flag, symbolizes the Bahamian people's drive to develop and utilize the resources available to them, particularly the sun and sea.

Christopher Columbus landed on the island of New Providence in 1492.

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Answer explanation

-Christopher Columbus landed on an island in the Bahamas, which he named San Salvador, on October 12, 1492. The indigenous name for the island was Guanahani.

Who is officially known as the represenative for the Head of State in The Bahamas?

Give Their Title and Then Their Name. Eg: The President-Barack Obama

Answer explanation

the Governor-General of The Bahamas is Her Excellency the Most Honourable Dame Cynthia A. Pratt. She was sworn in as the 12th Governor-General on September 1, 2023, succeeding Sir Cornelius A. Smith .

In her role, Dame Cynthia Pratt serves as the representative of King Charles III, the monarch of The Bahamas, and acts as the ceremonial head of state . She is a distinguished figure in Bahamian public life, having previously served as Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of National Security, and is widely respected for her contributions to politics, education, and community development.

The Bahamas has over 700 islands and cays

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