Shipwrecks Quiz

What caused the sinking of the Santa Margarita in 1622?

• Bad weather

• Pirates

• Naval battle

• Iceberg

Why did ships carry weapons in the past?

• To sell to other countries

• To explore new lands

• To defend against attacks

• To transport passengers

Which pirate captured the French ship La Concorde in 1717?

• Blackbeard

• Anne Bonny

• Calico Jack

• Captain Kidd

What caused the sinking of the Spanish ship Nuestra Señora de las Mercedes in 1804?

• Naval battle

• Iceberg

• Bad weather

• Pirates

What was the most famous modern shipwreck?

• Titanic

• La Concorde

• Nuestra Señora de las Mercedes

• Santa Margarita

How many people drowned when the Titanic sank in 1912?

• Around 500

• Exactly 2,000

• Less than 100

• Over 1,500

What treasure did Blackbeard reportedly bury?

• Gold coins

• Silver coins

• Jewelry

• Diamonds

What was the result of the attack on the Spanish ship Nuestra Señora de las Mercedes in 1804?

• It was captured by pirates

• It exploded in a naval battle

• It sank due to bad weather

• It reached its destination safely