Bahamian History

What was the name of the indigenous people who originally inhabited the Bahamas?

• Aztec

• Maya

• Lucayan

• Inca

When did Christopher Columbus first set foot in the Bahamas?

• September 15, 1492

• November 11, 1492

• October 12, 1492

• July 4, 1492

Which country took over the Bahamas in the 17th century?

• Spanish

• Dutch

• British

• French

Who was the first British governor of the Bahamas?

• Captain Woodes Rogers

• Blackbeard the Pirate

• Queen Elizabeth II

• Christopher Columbus

When did the Bahamas gain independence from Britain?

• June 15, 1960

• September 3, 1985

• April 1, 1999

• July 10, 1973

Who was the first Prime Minister of the Bahamas?

• Sir Milo Butler

• Sir Stafford Sands

• Sir Lynden Pindling

• Sir Sidney Poitier

What significant event took place in the Bahamas in 2011?

• General election

• Independence from the UK

• Discovery of a new species of fish

• Hurricane Dorian

What is the national language of the Bahamas?

• Spanish

• English

• German

• French

What is the capital city of the Bahamas?

• San Juan

• Nassau

• Havana

• Kingston

What is the national bird of the Bahamas?

• Flamingo

• Parrot

• Seagull

• Pelican