Quiz on Sea Shanties

Who typically sang sea shanties?

• Farmers and merchants

• Pirates and sailors

• Teachers and students

• Kings and queens

What was the main purpose of sea shanties?

• To entertain guests at parties

• To help with manual labor on ships

• To teach children about the sea

• To scare away sea creatures

What role did the 'shantyman' play in singing sea shanties?

• He played the drums

• He led the song

• He danced to the music

• He wrote the lyrics

How many sea shanties are known to exist?

• Over 50

• Over 100

• Over 200

• Over 500

Why are sea shanties not as popular now?

• New technology

• Lack of interest

• No more sailors

• Too difficult to sing

What is the origin of the word 'shanty'?

• It comes from the French word 'chanter'.

• It comes from the Spanish word 'cantar'.

• It comes from the Italian word 'cantare'.

• It comes from the German word 'singen'.

When did sea shanties become more popular?

• 19th Century

• 15th Century

• 18th Century

• 20th Century

Which sea shanty appeared in SpongeBob Squarepants?

• 'Bow the Man Down'

• 'The Wellerman'

• 'Drunken Sailor'

• 'Spanish Ladies'

Who made 'The Wellerman' go viral on TikTok?

• Nathan Evans

• John Smith

• Emily Johnson

• Sarah Brown