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Which of the following churches was founded by scottish settlers living in The Bahamas
Bethel Baptist
Christ church Catherdral
St. Andrews Presbyterian Kirk
St Mathew's Anglican Church
The Loyalists built several_____________ to protect Citizen's from invasions.
Churches
Forts
Jails
Schools
WHich of the following is responsible for preserving our historic buildings
Bahamas National Trust
Bahamas Red Cross
Ministry of tourism
Ministry of Works
Which of the following was the first fort built in The Bahamas
Fort Charlotte
Fort Fincastle
Fort Nassau
Fort Montague
The Statue of Christopher Columbus is located in front of
Balcony house
Government House
Shirly House
Vendue House
WHich of the following is NOT protected from The Bahamas National Trust
Andros Farm Grounds
Harold and Wilson Ponds
The Exuma Cays Land and Sea Park
The Garden of the Groves
IN a democracy control of power is usually
Given
Shared
Stolen
Stopped
In a dictatorship on eperson or a small group of people controls the power and there is little
Fun
Freedom
Finanance
Friendship
A country with an Emperor as its leader is a
Democracy
Dictatorship
Monarchy
Republic
WHen a coutnry has no legal form of governance the practcie is called an /a
Anarchy
Democracy
Dictatorship
Republic
IN the Bahamas we have a constitutional monarchy because we have :
A monarch and a dictator
a monarch and a democracy
a monarch and a prime minister
a monarch and a president
The form of government in a country depends on
The people who are the oldest
The people who live there and their history.
The people who are the richest
The people who go to the United Nations
The Department of immigration and the Royal Bahamas Defence Force protect our boarders from illegal immigrants. Whats happens to illegal immigrants who try to live in another country?
They are deported to their country
they are employed immediatly
the are given citizenship
they are tried and imprisoned
In which of the following industries did Greek people work?
agriculture
manufacturing
sponge
tourism
Which group of peopl emigrated to the Bahamas in the 1940s for political reasons?
Africans
Chinese
Guyanese
Jamaicans
The largest group of migrants came to the Bahamas from....?
Bermuda
Other Caribbean Countries
European Countries
China
The Bahams like many countries has become_________ because of immigrants from other parts of the world.
Better educated
Economically stable
Multi-cultural
Overpopulated
Which of the following islands is found in the Lesser Antilles
Cuba
Jamaica
Puerto Rico
Antigua
Which of the following islands lie west of Puerto Rico
Hispaniola
Dominica
St. Kitts
St Martin
Which body of Water is North East of the Caribbean sea
Arctic Ocean
Atlantic Ocean
Indian Ocean
Pacific Ocean
Which of the following oceans did enslaved Africans travel across when shipped to The Bahamas
Atlantic
Indian
Pacific
Southern
What is the capital of The Bahamas?
Freeport
Marsh Harbour
George Town
Nassau
What are the colors of The Bahamian flag?
Red, white, blue
Black, aquamarine, gold
Blue, red, geen,
Black, green, gold
What are the TWO names for the highest hill in The Bahamas?
Como Hill
Cat Island
Mount Fitzgerald
Mount Alvernia
What are voting areas in The Bahamas called?
Polls
Constitution
Boundaries
Constituencies
Who were the first group of people that Columbus met in The Bahamas?
Caribs
Lucayans
Indians
Spanish
From which country did Christopher Columbus set sail?
Italy
Spain
England
San Salvador
Which one of the following was a famous female pirate?
Stede Bonnet
Black Beard
Mary Reade
Anne Reade
What does the word "marooned" mean?
to set sail
when pirated overthrow a ship
to cause a ship to wreck
to be left on a deserted island
What was the first newspaper in The Bahamas?
The Punch
The Nassau Guardian
The Tribune
The Gazette
What is the number one industry in The Bahamas?
Tourism
Banking
Agriculture
Mining
Which TWO bodies of water are near the Bahamas?
Indian Ocean
The Caribbean Sea
Atlantic Ocean
Red Sea
What is the name of the fabric that is made on Andros?
Androsia
Bahamar
Silk
Satin
Which group of immigrants came to The Bahamas to work in the sponging industry?
Greeks
Haitians
Chinese
Caribbean
What is the largest group of immigrants in The Bahamas?
Haitians
Cubans
Jamaicans
Chinese
When did The Bahamas become independent?
10th June, 2021
10th July, 1975
10th July, 1973
10th january, 1967
Who was the first Prime Minister of The Bahamas?
The Hon. Perry Christie
The Hon. Hubert Minnis
Sir Lynden Pindling
The Hon. Philip Brave Davis
Who was the first Governor General of The Bahamas?
Sir Milo Butler
Sir Lynden Pindling
The Hon Perry Christie
Woodes Rogers
The Tropic of Cancer passes through which TWO Bahamian islands?
Eleuthera
Exuma
Long Island
Mayaguana
What is the capital of Eleuthera?
George Town
Governor's Harbour
Nicholl's Town
Abraham's Bay
Which Bahamian island is known for salt production?
Inagua
Mayaguana
Exuma
Bimini
Who writes the Speech from the Throne?
The Prime Minister and Governor General
The Governor General
The Prime Minister and His Cabinet
The Prime Minister
Who signs all bills so that they become laws?
the Governor General
The Senators
The Members of Parliament
The Prime Minister
What is the position of the person in the picture as it relates to The Bahamas?
The Head of State
The President of the Central Bank
The Governor General
The President of the Senate
When is Commonwealth Day?
2nd Tuesday in February
3rd Monday in May
2nd Monday in March
3rd Monday in February
What do all Commonwealth Countries have in common?
They are surrounded by sea
They are in Africa
They were once ruled by Britain
Which natural disaster impacts The Bahamas?
hurricanes
tornadoes
blizzards
earthquakes
When is the hurricane season in The Bahamas?
1st July to 1st September
1st June to 30th November
1st January to 31st December
1st February to 30th June
Which scientist studies weather patterns?
Biologist
Zoologist
Archeologist
Meteorologist
What is the largest denomination in The Bahamas?
Baptist
Anglican
Catholic
Methodist
What is the oldest church in The Bahamas?
Christ Church Cathedral
St. Matthew's Anglican Church
Bethel Baptist Church
St. Andrew's Presbyterian Kirk
How often are General Elections held in The Bahamas?
every 3 years
every 4 years
every 5 years
every 10 years
Which TWO groups of people are not allowed to vote in a General Election?
Those in prison
Those over 18 years
Those who are mentally ill
Those who live on a cay
Which is NOT a requirement to vote in a Bahamian General Election?
You must be 18 years or older
You must be a Bahamian citizen
You must own property
You must register to vote
What was the first hotel in The Bahamas?
Atlantis
Bahamar
Royal Victoria
The Holiday Inn
Who was considered the "Father of Tourism"?
Sir Roland Symonette
Sir Stafford Sands
Sir Lynden Pindling
Sir Milo Butler
What is the name of the Bahamian National Anthem?
March on Bahamaland
Lift Up Your Lead
Star Spangle Banner
Beautiful Bahamaland
Who wrote the Bahamian National Anthem?
Sir Clifford Darling
Philip Rahming
Hervis Bain
Timothy Gibson
What is the national tree of The Bahamas?
Yellow Elder
Lignum Vitae
Hibiscus
Flamingo
Which court in The Bahamas hears cases for people under 18 years old?
Supreme Court
Court of Appeal
Juvenile Court
Magistrate's Court
What is the highest court that a Bahamain can appeal to?
Supreme Court
Magistrate Court
Court of Appeal
Privy Council
