Pirates and Maritime History Trivia

Avast me. Hearties, each be International Talk Like a Pirate Day tomorrow. September 19th. And what better way to prepare than with 30 pirate, and nautical trivia questions. Hi. Be your captain for this Voyage Brian Roland and this be the dorky geeky. Nerdy trivia podcast. Every week we be scouring the Seven Seas for trivial boot. T to appease your thirst for questions weigh anchor. You mangy dogs and set a course for the Open Seas. The dorky round number one, a black flag with a skull and two bones. Cross diagonally was commonly called what the Roger, some Pirates had variations on the design but the elements were often the same. Number two. What pirate called The Queen. Anne's Revenge his flagship. Blackbeard AKA Edward Teach. Number three, what character played by Johnny Depp was added to the Pirates of the Caribbean ride in Disneyland. In 2006. Captain Jack Sparrow. Number four, if you're facing the four of a ship which side is to your right? Starboard. Number five. If you have a course, heading of 180, what direction are you going? South. Number 6, tithe the rising and falling of sea level are caused by what two things. The Sun and the Moon. Number seven. A lookout aboard a vessel would be stationed. We're on a sailing vessel. The Crows Nest. Number 8, a Cutlass. Was a type of what A saber or sword. Number 9, it's not a kitchen on board a ship. It's a what? A galley. Number 10, a cat-o'-nine-tails is a version of what? It's a multi tailed whip. It was commonly used as a form of punishment, aboard ships. The geeky round number one, a pirate acting under a charter from a government is known as what? A privateer. Number two, speaking of privateers, which one worked for Queen Elizabeth and completed the second circumnavigation of the globe. Sir, Francis Drake. Number three scurvy, a common Affliction for Sailors was caused by what? Vitamin C deficiency. Number 4, Mary Read in and Bonnie were captured and convicted of piracy but spared execution. Why They were both pregnant. Number 5. What is the more common name for dragging a person behind a ship? Keelhauling. Number 6, Davy Jones was slang for what person. The devil. Number 7. What sea mammal was mistaken for mermaids by ancient sailors? The manatee. Number 8, if you're going to give No Quarter, what are you doing? You're not accepting surrender. Number nine, Jack Rackham went by, what more colorful moniker. Calico Jack. Number 10, born in Barbados. In 1688 What pirate went by the nickname. The gentleman pirate. Stede Bonnet. He got the nickname because he was a moderately, wealthy landowner prior to turning to a life of crime. The nerdy round number one. Born in Scotland. What? Pirate was portrayed by Charles Laughton in 1945? William Kidd. Number two. What are the ingredients of grog? Rum water. Lemon juice and sugar. Number three, what's another name for the larboard side of a ship? Port. Number 4 in nautical parlance if someone is three sheets to the wind, what's going on? They've lost control of their vessel. Number five, The Forecastle is located, where on a ship. The four or front of the ship. Number 6. What famous ruler was kidnapped by pirates in 75 BC. Julius Caesar. Number seven. What French pirate brothers were. Granted pardons after the Battle of New Orleans. Jean and Pierre Lafitte. Number 8. What u.s. Schooner serving from 1799 to 1823 served in both the Mediterranean and Caribbean and captured the HMS boxer in 1813. The USS Enterprise. It was the third u.s. ship to Bear the name. Number 9. What Englishmen fancying himself a pirate. Robin Hood went by the names. Prince of pirates and black Sam. Samuel Bellamy. Number 10, executed in China in 1560, what Pirates? Started his Maritime career as a salt Merchant? Guanxi. And we're back safe at Port, take some Dramamine and relax. If you're a pirate fan or just want to learn more about them, be sure to check out our book of the week. The Republic of pirates by Colin Woodard. In the early 18th century, the pirate Republic was home to some of the great pirate captains, including Black Beard, Black Sam Bellamy and Charles Vane along with their fellow Pirates, former Sailors indentured servants, and runaway slaves, this flying gang. A crude, but distinctive democracy. In the Bahamas, carving out their own zone of freedom in which servants were free. Blacks could be equal citizens. And leaders were chosen or deposed by a vote. They cut off trade routes sacked, slave ships and severed Europe from the new world Empires. You can grab this or any previous book of the week at dorky geeky nerdy.com. / book will set sail next week with another bit of plunder and Adventure. Here's your map to the Treasure what series made frequent use of the numbers. 4 8, 15, 16, 23 and 42. I hope to see you next week. I'm your host Brian Rollins. Thanks for listening, it's smooth, sailing my friends.