Quiz on Bahamian Pride and National Symbols

What is pride according to the text?

• Desire for wealth and power

• Feeling of superiority over others

• Lack of respect for history

• Ability to respect self, others, and country

What year did The Bahamas become an independent nation?

• 1990

• 1980

• 1973

• 1965

Who wrote the National Anthem of The Bahamas?

• Mary Smith

• John Doe

• Timothy Gibson

• Hervis Bain

What does the Coat of Arms of The Bahamas display on the left and right sides?

• Colonial heritage and independence

• Historical events and symbols

• Flag and national anthem

• National bird and national fish

What does the center of the Coat of Arms symbolize?

• The national motto

• The British heritage

• Columbus' landfall

• The climate of the islands

What is the national motto of The Bahamas written by?

• Timothy Gibson

• Hervis Bain

• John Smith

• Mary Johnson

What is the role of the United Nations mentioned in the text?

• To create wars

• To establish colonies

• To control all nations

• To promote world peace

What does the crown above the crest of the Coat of Arms represent?

• The national bird

• The national fish

• The independence of The Bahamas

• The monarch link

What song was sung to show pride before independence?

• March on Bahamaland

• God Save Our Gracious Queen

• Ode to Joy

• We Are the Champions

What does the blazing sun in the Coat of Arms represent?

• The history of The Bahamas

• The climate of the islands

• The national motto

• The British heritage