Exploring the Life of a Sailor

What was one of the main challenges sailors faced hundreds of years ago?

• Finding enough crew members

• Surviving harsh weather conditions

• Dealing with modern technology

• Navigating through space

What is the front part of the ship called?

• Stern

• Deck

• Bow

• Mast

Who is responsible for climbing the rigging to work on the yards?

• Quartermaster

• Ship's boy

• Cook

• Captain

Which tool is used to chart the ship's course?

• Flag

• Sandglass

• Compass

• Telescope

How do sailors measure the speed of the ship?

• Observing the stars

• Counting knots in a line

• Listening to the wind

• Using a stopwatch

What do sailors use to signal other ships?

• Lights

• Flags

• Whistles

• Drums

How do sailors keep track of time on the ship?

• Checking their wristwatches

• Listening to the captain's announcements

• Striking a bell every half hour

• Using a digital clock

What happens when sailors run out of fresh food on long voyages?

• They grow vegetables on the ship

• They rely on preserved meat and old biscuits

• They stop at nearby islands

• They catch fish from the sea

What disease can strike sailors due to a lack of fresh fruits and vegetables?

• Scurvy

• Malaria

• Typhoid

• Cholera

How do sailors relax and pass the time on the ship?

• Singing, dancing, and engaging in hobbies

• Reading books

• Playing video games

• Watching movies