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Sea Shanties

Total questions: 10

Worksheet time: 13mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Who sang sea shanties when they were aboard their ship?

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2.

Sea shanties were ______ songs that were sung on ships.

a)

work

b)

leisure

c)

love

d)

dance

3.

The purpose of the rhythm in sea shanties was to:

a)

coordinate work among sailors.

b)

entertain passengers on the ship.

c)

signal the start of a meal.

d)

celebrate a successful voyage.

4.

Who would lead the song in a sea shanty?

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5.

How many sea shanties do we know of?

4 lines
6.

Sea shanties aren't as popular now because:

a)

They are outdated and not relevant to modern music tastes.

b)

They are difficult to sing and require special skills.

c)

They are banned in many countries.

d)

They are only popular among sailors.

7.

The word 'shanty' comes from the French word 'chanter'.

a)

True

b)

False

8.

Since when have sea shanties been around?

a)

Since the 14th century

b)

Since the 16th century

c)

Since the 18th century

d)

Since the 20th century

9.

9. In which popular TV show did 'Bow the Man Down' appear?

a)

The Crown

b)

Game of Thrones

c)

The Witcher

d)

Black Sails

10.

10. Which sea shanty became viral on TikTok?

a)

The Wellerman

b)

Drunken Sailor

c)

Leave Her Johnny

d)

Blow the Man Down