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Whatchu you know bout the systems of government in a Post Independence Bahamas?

March 4, 2021 By Island Run Bahamas

Take this quiz to see how well you know about our systems of government.

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Under whose authority are Senators appointed?

bahamas.gov

Prime Minister

Opposition Leader

Queen

Governor General

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How many chambers make up The Bahamas Parliament?

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Jones Communications

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What form of Government does The Bahamas have?

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Communism

Conservatism

Democracy

Dictatorship

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In what year did the Bahamas Parliament begin?

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Eye Witness News Bahamas

1792

1492

1973

1729

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Who was the Speaker of The House when The Bahamas gained Independence?

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Rome Italia Johnson

Arlington Butler

John Colebrooke

Woodes Rogers

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Who is the Head of State in The Bahamas Parliament?

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Governor General

Speaker of the House

Queen

Prime Minister

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In what year did Women win the right to vote in the Bahamas?

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University of The Bahamas Library

1962

1973

1942

1926

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What is the name of the Document used to run the country?

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Democratic Mandate

The Constitution

Constutional Act

Declaration of Independence

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Who was the First Governor General of The Bahamas

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Dame Ivy Dumont

Sir Milo Butler

Dame Doris Johnson

Sir Arthur D Hanna

Dame Marguarite Pindling

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On what date did the Bahamas become an Independent Nation?

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July 10th 1970

July 10th 1973

July 10th 1967

July 4th 1973

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Bahamas Post Independence - Systems

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What you know bout Boxing Day Parade Winners?

December 8, 2020 By Island Run Bahamas

Take this quiz to see how well you know who won the Boxing Day Junkanoo Parades from 1956 – 2015.

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Boxing Day Winner 2010

Valley Boys - China

One Family - India

Saxons - Conquests of the Great Empire

Roots - White Christmas

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Boxing Day Winner 2015

Saxons - Conquests of the Great Empire

Music Makers - Buy Local Bahamians

Valley Boys - Love Happiness and Peace

One Family - Love Thy Neighbour

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Boxing Day Winner 1981

Roots - Postal Service

Saxons - A Tribute to Tourism

Valley Boys - My Bahamas

One Family - Education

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Boxing Day Winner 1966

Vikings - The Butterflies

Valley Boys - Wonders of Ancient Mexico

Saxons - Tribute to HMBS Flamingo

Music Makers - Chickcharnie

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Boxing Day Winner 1986

Valley Boys - Christmas Celebration

Saxons - Don't Gamble with a Life

Roots - Keep Our Island Clean

One Family - Gone but not Forgotten

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Boxing Day Winner 1979

Genesis - White Christmas

Valley Boys - Africa

Saxons - 250 Years of Parliament

Music Makers - Buy Local

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Boxing Day Winner 1963

Chippie - Nature Wonderland

West Bay - Candy Land

East Bay - Dewar's Scotch

Over The Hill Boys - World's Fair

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Boxing Day Winner 1972

Saxons - Hindu Gods and Demons

Music Makers - Indians from Red Bays

One Family - Love Thy Neighbour

Valley Boys - Musketeers

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Boxing Day Winner 2012

Saxons - Let's Feed the Nation

Roots - Kings of Africa

Valley Boys - Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee

Genesis - Gateway to Greatness

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Boxing Day Winner 1956

Western Group - World Peace

Eastern Group - United Nations

Sands Real Estate - Bay St Project

Chippie - Global Warming

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Boxing Day Winner 1989

Roots - Spanish Inquisition

Valley Boys - The End

Roots - Glorious Celebration of Freedom

Saxons - Magic Kingdom at Atlantis

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Boxing Day Winner 1997

Valley Boys - Magic of Hollywood

One Family - The Great Roman Empire

Saxons - Bahamas Pride

Roots - Circus

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Boxing Day Winner 1969

Saxons - Parliament

Music Makers - Buy Bahamian

Vikings - Birds & Bees

Valley Boys - Sun Gods

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Boxing Day Winner 1976

Music Makers - Portrait of Bahamian Scenes

Valley Boys - From China to the Bahamas

One Family - Love Thy Neighbour

Saons - Wonders of God

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Boxing Day Winner 2009

Valley Boys - If Music Be The Food of Love Play On

One Family - Great Educators

Saxons - Tribute to Postal Service

Prodical Sons - Under the Sea

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Boxing Day Winner 1991

Roots - Buy Local

Saxons - Columbus Discovery of the New World

One Family - Love Thy Neighbour

Valley Boys - My Bahamas

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Boxing Day Winner 1973

Saxons - Tribue to Tourism

Valley Boys - Valley Gamblers

Vikings - Hibiscus

Music Makers - Seven Hundred Islands

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Boxing Day Winner 2014

Roots - The Great Wall of China

Saxons - India

Genesis - The Circus Comes to Town

One Family - Gone but not Forgotten in Our Hearts

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Boxing Day Winner 2002

One Family - Love Thy Neighbour

Genesis - Our Heroes

Roots - Around the World

Valley Boys - Spell Bound

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Boxing Day Winner 1960

Saxons - White Christmas

East Bay Boys - China

Vikings - Education

Valley Boys - Scottish Highlanders

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Boxing Day Junkanoo Winners 1956 - 2015

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What you know bout Hurricanes?

September 10, 2020 By Island Run Bahamas

Take this quiz to see how well you know about Hurricanse which affect the Bahamas.

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When is the "official" hurricane season?

Jul 1st to Nov 30th

Summer months

Aug 3rd to Oct 31st

Jun 30th to Nov 1st

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Which organization in the Bahamas works with NEMA on hurricane preparedness?

BASRA

BAMSI

IADB

BDB

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Hurricanes are usually formed where?

Over the Tropic of Cancer

Over the Equator.

Over the Atlantic or eastern Pacific Ocean

Over the coast of Africa

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How are hurricanes measured?

Jessica Simpson Scale

Saffir-Simpson Scale

Barometer

Hurricane Measuring Grid

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When is a Hurricane Warning issued by local authorities?

72 hours in advance

36 hours in advance

48 hours in advance

24 hours in advance

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Which Center do meterologists in the US and the Bahamas coordinate with to track tropical cyclones?

NOAA

FEMA

NHC

BASRA

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When is it safe to go outdoors following a hurricane?

Please select 2 correct answers

When the wind stops.

When electricity is back on.

When the rain stops.

Once All Clear is Given

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Which of these speeds are considered a Tropical Storm?

75 to 92 mph

31 to 38 mph

32 to 48 mph

39 to 73 mph

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What do we call a tropical cyclone that has a maximum sustained winds of 38 mph?

Tropical Cyclone

Tropical Depression

Hurricane

Tropical Disturbance

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What does NEMA (in the Bahamas) stand for?

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National Emergency Management Association

Nassau Emergency Management Agency

Nassau Emergency Meterology Management Agency

National Emergency Management Agency

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Hurricane Readiness

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Tink you know Pirates and Bucaneers?

July 21, 2020 By Island Run

(Tink is Bahamianese for “Think?”

Take this quiz to see how well you know about Pirates and Bucaneers who roamed the Bahamas.

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Why was the Bahamas a good place for Pirates?

Good Hiding Place

Tourist destination

They could rob people easily

The economy was booming

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What was Captain Jack Calico's real name?

Calico Jackson.

Jack Rackman.

Jack Calzone.

Jackson Rackman.

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What is curing?

Harvesting crop.

Cooking food.

Making sick people better.

Preserving meat.

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Which two women were pirates?

Anne Bonny and Mary Reade.

Gazelda Henry.

Anne Reade and Mary Bonny.

Catherine Jack.

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What is a boucan?

An instrument.

Wooden grate.

Farming Tool.

Weapon.

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What was the Jolly Roger ship sometimes called?

Jolly Rancher.

The Pirate's Flag.

The Banner of King Death.

Skull and Bones

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How did Captain Stede Bennet die?

He was gunned down by the military.

He was hung.

He died from dysentery.

He was killed in a battle.

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The Pirate Edward Teach was also known as who?

Captain Joe.

Black Beard.

Captain Teach.

Captain Hook.

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Edward Teach was killed in what year?

1817

1781

1718

1871

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What was the name of Captain Stede Bennet's ship?

Santa Maria

Ravager

Revenge

The Vengence

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What kind of Bahamian flower best describes you?

June 11, 2020 By Island Run

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