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