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WorksheetsSea Shanties
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 13mins
Who sang sea shanties when they were aboard their ship?
Sea shanties were ______ songs that were sung on ships.
work
leisure
love
dance
The purpose of the rhythm in sea shanties was to:
coordinate work among sailors.
entertain passengers on the ship.
signal the start of a meal.
celebrate a successful voyage.
Who would lead the song in a sea shanty?
How many sea shanties do we know of?
Sea shanties aren't as popular now because:
They are outdated and not relevant to modern music tastes.
They are difficult to sing and require special skills.
They are banned in many countries.
They are only popular among sailors.
The word 'shanty' comes from the French word 'chanter'.
True
False
Since when have sea shanties been around?
Since the 14th century
Since the 16th century
Since the 18th century
Since the 20th century
9. In which popular TV show did 'Bow the Man Down' appear?
The Crown
Game of Thrones
The Witcher
Black Sails
10. Which sea shanty became viral on TikTok?
The Wellerman
Drunken Sailor
Leave Her Johnny
Blow the Man Down
