WorksheetsSocial Studies GLAT # 5
Total questions: 40
Worksheet time: 20mins
In TWO which hemispheres is The Bahamas?
western
eastern
northern
southern
What is the capital of Abaco?
Alice Town
Hope Town
Marsh Harbour
Governor's Harbur
Where is the bust of Sir Milo Bulter found?
Parliament Square
Rawson Square
Mount Fitzwilliam
Fort Charlotte
What is the shape of the earth?
spherical
square
rectangular
flat
What is the largest continent?
Asia
Australia
North America
Europe
What is caused by the rotation of the earth?
night and day
seasons
weather and climate
rivers and lakes
How long does the rotation of the earth take?
24 hours
one year
16 weeks
12 hours
Which island is in the north-west Bahamas?
Eleuthera
Exuma
Crooked Island
Grand Bahama
Which product is exported by The Bahamas?
salt
asphalt
oil
rice
Which country is the Bahamas' biggest trading partner?
America
Canada
Jamaica
Haiti
Which instrument measures temperature?
thermometer
rain gauge
hydrometer
barometer
Which instrument is shown in the picture?
rain gauge
thermometer
barometer
wind vane
Mr. Jones has a poultry farm in Abaco. Which animals does he raise?
sheep
goats
pigs
chickens
Which species is protected with a "closed season"?
snapper
grouper
stone crab
conch
Which product is NOT manufactured in The Bahamas?
tomato paste
Androsia fabric
gasoline
straw bags
Mr. John is buying insurance that will pay the hospital if he gets sick. What type of insurance is this?
life insurance
health insurance
property insurance
retirement fund
Which of the following is NOT a commercial bank?
Commonwealth Bank
Scotia Bank
Royal Bank of Canada
British American Financial
Which is NOT an instrument used in Junkanoo?
goat skin drum
piano
cowbells
tuba
What are the does the black in the Bahamian flag stand for?
the soil
the sun
the strength and unity of the people
the midnight sky
Where do most tourists to The Bahamas come from?
America
Canada
Europe
China
Which is NOT an aspect of Bahamian culture?
conch salad
Junkanoo
Androsia
Cropover
Which government agency is responsible for ensuring that visitors have the proper documentation when entering The Bahamas?
Immigration Department
Customs Department
Royal Bahamas Defence Force
Royal Bahamas Police Force
How often are local government elections held?
every 3 years
every 5 years
every 2 years
every year
A tourist visited The Bahamas for recreation only? Which ais NOT a recreational activity?
golf
medical conference
tennis
fine dining
Which Bahamian island is known for the swimming pigs?
Exuma
Eleuthera
Andros
Grand Bahama
Where did the Eleutheran Adventurers hold their first church service?
Preacher's Cave
Holy Cay
Porter's Cay Dock
Treasure Cay
Who was the leader of the Eleutheran Adventurers?
William Sayle
Christopher Columbus
Sir Milo Butler
Woodes Rogers
Why did the Eleutheran Adventurers leave Bermuda?
religious freedom
freedom of speech
freedom to vote
to remain loyal to England
The Bahamas' first newspaper was the Gazette. Who was the editor?
John Wells
Sir Etienne Depuch
Sit Lynden Pindling
Clint Watson
When was the Bahamian flag raised for the first time?
10th July, 1973
10 January, 1967
12 October, 1492
25 December, 2010
Because the King Charles III is the Head of State, The Bahamas has a __________. government.
monarchy
democracy
dictatorship
constitution
Who was the second Prime Minister of The Bahamas?
Sir Milo Butler
Hubert Ingraham
Hubert Minnis
Perry Christie
What does the work kirk mean?
church
house
party
parliament
Which island is NOT considered a family island?
Crooked Island
New Providence
Acklins
Berry Islands
What is the capital of The Bahamas?
New Providence
Nassau
Free Port
Paradise Island
What did family islanders cook on in the "olden days"?
rock ovens and fires
stoves
grill
electric skillet
What do Bahamians eat mostly on Good Friday?
hot cross bun and fish
red meat and rice
chicken and pasta
pizza
How do senators get their posts?
people vote for them in a general election
people vote for them in a local government election
they are appointed by the Governor General on the advice of the Prime Minister and Leader of the Opposition
they are selected by the public in a poll
What is another name for the Upper House?
House of Assembly
Senate
Lover House
Government House
How many Members of Parliament are there currently?
39
16
38
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