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The Politics of Pirate Havens in the Golden Age of Piracy
  • 1. What was the primary motivation for most pirates during the Golden Age of Piracy?
A) Wealth and treasure
B) Political power
C) Religious freedom
D) Exploration
  • 2. What was the common term for the informal pirate code of conduct?
A) Charter
B) Treaty
C) Articles
D) Manifesto
  • 3. Which pirate famously operated off the coast of Madagascar?
A) William Kidd
B) Bartholomew Roberts
C) Blackbeard
D) Henry Morgan
  • 4. What legal document was sometimes issued to pirates by governments?
A) Patents
B) Bill of Rights
C) Letter of Marque
D) Constitution
  • 5. Where did pirates often establish their bases?
A) Deserts
B) Mainland cities
C) Mountains
D) Remote islands
  • 6. What event diminished the pirate population by the early 18th century?
A) War with Britain
B) Increased naval patrols
C) Treasure finding
D) Pirate alliances
  • 7. Which pirate was known as 'Blackbeard'?
A) Henry Avery
B) Edward Teach
C) Charles Vane
D) Thomas Tew
  • 8. What kind of ship did most pirates prefer for their raids?
A) Galleons
B) Sloops
C) Frigates
D) Brigs
  • 9. The term 'privateer' refers to pirates who were sanctioned by which entity?
A) Government
B) Merchant guild
C) Church
D) King
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