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