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