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WorksheetsBahamaHost Module 1
Total questions: 58
Worksheet time: 25mins
What is Junkanoo and how is it celebrated in the Bahamas?
It is a religious festival celebrated in the Bahamas with fasting and prayer
It is a traditional Bahamian festival celebrated with parades and street performances on Boxing Day and New Year's Day.
Junkanoo is a Bahamian dish made with seafood and coconut milk
It is a type of traditional dance performed in the Bahamas during Easter
What are some traditional Bahamian dishes and their significance in the culture?
Sushi, pad thai, and kimchi. They are significant in the culture as they show the diversity of international cuisine in the Bahamas.
Hamburgers, hot dogs, and pizza. They are significant in the culture as they represent the influence of American cuisine.
Conch salad, conch fritters, and guava duff are some traditional Bahamian dishes. They are significant in the culture as they reflect the island's reliance on seafood and local fruits for their cuisine.
Pasta, lasagna, and risotto. They are significant in the culture as they reflect the Italian influence on Bahamian cuisine.
How do Bahamians celebrate the annual festival of Emancipation Day?
Bahamians celebrate Emancipation Day by going to the beach and having a picnic
Bahamians celebrate Emancipation Day by staying at home and watching TV
Bahamians celebrate Emancipation Day with parades, cultural performances, and traditional Bahamian food.
Bahamians celebrate Emancipation Day by organizing a car race in the streets
What are some traditional music and dance forms in the Bahamas?
Salsa and tango
Hip hop and breakdancing
Junkanoo and rake and scrape music
Ballet and opera
Explain the significance of the 'Rake and Scrape' music in Bahamian culture.
It is a recent addition to Bahamian culture
It has no significance in Bahamian culture
It is only popular among the older generation in the Bahamas
It reflects the history and heritage of the Bahamas and is an important part of the country's identity and cultural expression.
What are some traditional crafts and arts practiced in the Bahamas?
Ceramics, quilting, and stained glass art
Basket weaving, origami, and calligraphy
Straw weaving, wood carving, and Junkanoo crafts
Pottery making, glass blowing, and metalworking
Describe the significance of the 'Goombay' dance in Bahamian culture.
It is a celebration of freedom and community.
It is a form of protest against the government.
It is a traditional wedding dance.
It is a dance to honor the gods of the sea.
How do Bahamians celebrate the tradition of 'Maypole Dancing'?
Performing a dance around a tall pole with ribbons attached to the top
Playing a game of tag around the pole
Singing traditional songs in a circle
Lighting fireworks around the pole
Explain the importance of storytelling and oral traditions in Bahamian culture.
Spreading misinformation and false beliefs
Creating division and conflict within the community
Promoting individualism and selfishness
Preserving history, passing down cultural values, and strengthening community bonds
What are some traditional clothing and attire worn in the Bahamas?
Junkanoo costumes, Androsia fabric clothing, and straw hats
Winter coats and scarves
Swimwear and flip flops
Business suits and ties
Who were the first inhabitants of The Bahama Islands?
Caribs
Incas
Lucayans
Mayas
The word Bahamas is derived from the Lucayan translation of the word “Bahama” meaning:
Shallow Seas
Rising Sun
Large Upper Midland
Discovery Land
The constitution of The Bahamas
Outlines the road traffic laws
Controls LPIA
Is the supreme law of the land
Details the shipping policy of The Bahamas
What type of government do we have in The Bahamas?
dictatorship
democratic
socialist
republic
The black in the flag of The Bahamas stands for:
The black people
The creativity of Bahamians
The ability to use the resources of land and sea
The force and vigour of a united people
Which of the following pair of items are NOT used to compose the coat of arms
Conch shell and the crown
Yellow elder and lignum vitae
The Ship and Shield
Green palm fronds and wavy barrulets of waters
One cultural tradition derived from the Africans is:
Surnames
Swimming
The English Language
Bush medicine
In which year was parliament first established in the Bahamas?
1718
1729
1807
1640
Who were the Loyalists?
Refugees who were shipped out of their country hoping to find a better way of life
Americans who refused to break ties with the British during the American War of Independence
Americans who wanted to set up their own colony in The Bahamas
Persons who came to The Bahamas seeking religious freedom
Which of the following is a true statement and provides the best answer for the notable contributions and accomplishments of Woodes Rogers?
Built first hotel; help created the straw industry; built Government House
Eradicated Piracy; restored commerce; established the first parliamentary assembly
Gave The Bahamas the current motto in existence; utilized personal funds to build parliament in 1718; erected statutes to commemorate the works of noble men such as Christopher Columbus and Sir Milo Butler
Saved Bahamas from Spaniards; appointed royal governors; Built Fort Fincastle
The wife of which governor was responsible for the existence of the straw market?
Woodes Rogers
Nicholas Trot
George Phenney
Samuel Cunard
Select the letter that provides the correct chronological order in which the following events took place: 1) Abolishment of the Slave Trade, 2) Abolishment of Slavery, and 3) Full emancipation
1830, 1834, and 1838
1804, 1807, and 1834
1807, 1834, and 1838
1804, 1834, and 1838
The largest flamingo population in The Bahamas is found on the island of
Inagua
Staniel Cay
Cat Island
San Salvador
The Mace in the House of Assembly represents which of the following?
The speaking time that each individual speaker is given to speak in the House of Assembly
Symbolic of the authority given to the speaker of the House as well as to those who comprises the assembly - to discuss and legislate laws.
A spray that is used to incapacitate unruly members in the House of Assembly v
The power given to the people who are not elected officials
Which of the following best defines culture?
the way people breathe
the way people live
the place where people live
the natural environment of a country
All of the following are causes that greatly affect environmental sustainability except:
Over-crowding and the urbanization of communities
Increasing extinction of plant and animal life
Damage to ecosystem
All of the above affect environmental sustainability
__________ is known as the transition year in the Bahamian tourism sector.
1964
1950
1973
1926
The Volstead Act and Prohibition came about in which year?
1861
1919
1860
1936
The Pledge of Allegiance was penned by:
Dr. Phillip Rahming
Mr. Clarence Bain
Mr. Timothy Gibson
Dr. Hervis Bain
In which year was the Royal Victoria Hotel built?
1919
1752
1861
1926
The National Motto was penned by the following persons:
Vivian Moultrie and Melverne Bowe
Philip Rahming and Hervis Bain
Woodes Rodgers and John Colebrooke
None of the above
The geographic characteristics of The Bahamas include all of the following:
barrier reefs, blue holes, caves, limestone
blue holes, mountainous ranges, sand dunes, archipelago
oltic sand, ridges, one land mass, blue holes
limestone, extreme temperature ranges, barrier reefs, sand dunes
Which of the following large bodies of water surround The Bahamas?
Atlantic Ocean
Artic Ocean
Indian Ocean
Pacific Ocean
The Bahamas is located:
50 miles off the coast of South Florida
In the Western Hemisphere
50 miles Northeast of Cuba
All of the above
The following island is labeled A:
Bimini
Berry Island
Grand Bahama
None of the above
What is the capital of the island is labeled B:
Lucaya
Freeport
West End
None of the above
What is the capital of the island is labeled D:
Old Bight
New Bight
Arthur’s Town
None of the above
The following island is labeled E:
Long Island
Ragged Island
Exuma
None of the above
The following island is labeled F:
Crooked Island
Acklins
Rum Cay
None of the above
What does “San Salvador” mean?
Holy Lord
People of the small island
Holy Savior
Large upper midland
What is the estimated land area of The Bahamas?
5,400
100,000
4,500
5,000
Which two islands does the Tropic of Cancer pass through?
Exuma and Long Island
Inagua and Mayaguana
Andros and Bimini
Exuma and Andros
Which island is the Wonder of The Bahamas, The Underwater Sculpture Gardens located?
Grand Bahama
New Providence
Long Island
Bimini
Who was among the main characters in the historic event when the First Bahamian Parliament was established?
Milo B. Butler
Cyril Fountain
John Colebrooke
Stafford Sands
Which navigator searched for the Fountain of Youth?
Christopher Columbus
Ponce de Leon
William Sayle
Woodes Rodgers
Which United States President was involved in The American Civil War and Blockade Running?
Abraham Lincoln
George Washington
John Adams
Theodore Roosevelt
In 1629, the Bahamas was granted to the following British Lord?
Lord Dunmore
Rawson W. Rawson
Sir Robert Heath
William Wilberforce
In 1666, __________________ was renamed New Providence.
Charlestown
Sayles Island
Cigatoo
Hog Island
What does the first motto “Expulsis, Piratis, Restituta Commercia” mean?
“Pirates restored; Commerce expelled”
“Pirates expelled; Commerce restored”
“Pirates pardoned: Commerce Reinstated”
“Expelling pirates; Restoring Commerce”
In which year did women vote for the first in The Bahamas?
1962
1945
1969
1960
When is Hurricane Season in The Bahamas?
November - March
April - July
June - November
January - April
Santa Maria de la Concepcion was the name given to Crooked Island by Christopher Columbus.
True
False
The name of the National Song of The Bahamas is God Bless Our Sunny Clime.
True
False
Mt. Alvernia, the highest natural point above sea level is 226ft.
True
False
The Dean’s Blue Hole is the deepest saltwater sinkhole on earth.
True
False
Tuesday April 27, 1965 is called “Black Tuesday” because the Mace was thrown out of the window of the House by Sir Lynden Pindling.
True
False
In The Bahamas there are white, red and black mangroves.
True
False
The Islands of The Bahamas became the ‘Commonwealth of The Bahamas’ on June 6, 1969.
True
False
