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WorksheetsMajority Rule Day History
Total questions: 39
Worksheet time: 22mins
When did Majority Rule Day take place in the Bahamas?
November 5th
March 17th
December 25th
January 10th
Who was the first Prime Minister of the Bahamas after Majority Rule Day?
Mahatma Gandhi
Winston Churchill
Lynden Pindling
Nelson Mandela
What event led to the establishment of Majority Rule Day in the Bahamas?
Discovery of the New World
Coronation of Queen Elizabeth II
Black Tuesday 1965
Signing of the Declaration of Independence
What year did the Bahamas gain independence from British rule?
1965
2001
1973
1980
How is Majority Rule Day celebrated in the Bahamas?
With a fireworks display and a carnival
By holding a marathon and a fishing competition
With a solemn ceremony at the national cemetery
With parades, cultural events, and reenactments of historical events
What significance does Majority Rule Day hold for the people of the Bahamas?
It marks the day when the Bahamas became a British colony
It commemorates the day when the Bahamas achieved majority rule and became a fully independent nation.
It is a day to celebrate the majority of people in the Bahamas being left-handed
It is a day to honor the minority groups in the Bahamas
What were some of the key figures involved in the fight for Majority Rule in the Bahamas?
Sir Lynden Pindling, Sir Milo Butler, and Sir Randol Fawkes, Arthur Hanna
Queen Elizabeth II, Prince Charles, and Princess Diana
Winston Churchill, Franklin D. Roosevelt, and Joseph Stalin, Christopher Columbus
Nelson Mandela, Mahatma Gandhi, and Martin Luther King Jr.
What impact did Majority Rule Day have on the political landscape of the Bahamas?
It led to the establishment of minority rule
It resulted in a decrease in political representation for the majority population
It had no impact on the political landscape
It marked the end of minority rule and the beginning of majority rule, leading to greater political representation for the majority population.
How has the observance of Majority Rule Day evolved over the years?
By being completely forgotten and not celebrated at all
By changing its focus to a different historical event
By becoming a public holiday for the entire month
Through various cultural and political events, commemorations, and educational initiatives.
What year was The Burma Road Riot
1492
1962
1942
1842
What did Majority Rule Day mean for the colored people of the Bahamas?
One Hope, One Love & One People
Equality , Justice & Freedom
Wisdom, Justice & Equality
Faith, Hope, & Love
What was the name of the official song that the people song, during that time?
(a)
There was a tie between both party UBP & PLP during that time. What number was it?
18
38
19
12
What is meant by the term 'majority'?
a major part of something
the least part
the greater amount
a group of majors
What is the exact date of the first Majority Rule Day?
January 1, 1976
January 10, 1976
January 10, 1967
January 1, 1967
Was Majority Rule Day always a holiday?
NO
YES
Choose two(2) other equally important Bahamian historical events.
Columbus' arrival
Independence
Emancipation
Loyalists' arrival
On January 19th 1959, Doris Johnson led the Women's Sufferage Movement for women to have the rights to vote.
True
False
What did Sir Lynden Pindling throw out the window on Black Tuesday?
The 2 Hour Glass
The Mace
The Hammar
none of the above.
Who was the Independent canidate that helped the PLP win the election?
Paul Butler
Lynden Pindling
Randal Fox
Hubert Minnis
On Saturday January 14th 1967, Sir Lynden Pindling was offically invited to Government House by the Governor to form a new government.
True
False
In 1962, women in The Bahamas voted for the first time.
True
False
Select as many Bahamian Leaders you can remember.
Sir. Randol Fawkes
Sir. Lynden Pindling
Clint Watson
Sawyerboy
Sir. Clifford Darling
What was Sir Lynden Oscar Pindling first Profession (Job)?
A Doctor
A Butcher
A Taxi Cab Driver
A Lawyer
Sir Randol Fawkes was not an Independent Candidate in the 1967 Election that brought about Majority Rules.
True
False
What is the reason for the riot held in The Bahamas in 1942
The lack of jobs in The Bahamas at the time.
The need for a proper government
Black workers were not being treated fairly by the UBP
All of the above
Why were these ladies protesting
The right for women to vote
The right for women to be employed
Better wages for women
For equal rights in The Bahamas
When did the General Strike take place and what was the catalyst?
1964 due to the lack of fairness in the employment sector.
1958 due to the monopoly of white own charter companies neglecting to offer black drivers work.
1960 due to the lack of black taxi cab drivers.
2001 lack of good health care.
Which of these events contributed to Majority Rule in the Bahamas
The General Strike
Burma Road Riot
The Formation of the Progressive Liberal Party
All of the above
The picture depicts six men that joined the PLP. What famous name was given to these men?
The Powerful Six
The Big Bahamian Six
The Magnificent Six
The Bay Street Boys
Who was the first woman to register to vote in The Bahamas?
Mary Ingraham
Georgianna Symonette
Ruby Ann Cooper Darling
Marguerite Pindling
The first woman to vote was --- Mackey
(a)
The first year Majority Rule Day was celebrated, January 10 (a) .
Who wrote the pledge for the Bahamas?
Min. Timothy Gibson
Dr. Hervis Bain
Dr. Phillip Rahming
___________wrote the National Anthem
Dr. Hervis Bain
Mr. Timothy Gibson
Dr. Phillip Rahaming
Dr. Myles Munroe
Dr. ____ ____designed the Bahamas flag?
(a)
What year did the Progressive Liberal Party started?
(a)
We salute our pioneers of Majority Rule Day. We are grateful to God for having freedom, justice and equality.
Agreed
Disagree
What was the significance of the Burma Road Riot in the fight for Majority Rule in the Bahamas?
It led to the establishment of minority rule
It resulted in a decrease in political representation for the majority population
It marked the end of minority rule and the beginning of majority rule, leading to greater political representation for the majority population.
It had no impact on the political landscape
