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1
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What does the word “renaissance” mean?

A

Rebirth of learning and knowledge

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2
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On which Bank are islands of Grand Bahama and Abaco located

A

Little Bahama Bank

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3
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New Providence,Bimini,Berry Islands

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550km or 335 miles

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4
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The main settlement on Exuma is

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George Town

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5
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The main settlement on Cat Island is

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Arthur’s town

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6
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The main settlement on Eleuthera is

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Governor’s harbor

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7
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The main settlement on Andros is

A

Andros town

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8
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The main settlement on Grand Bahama is

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Freeport

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9
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The main settlement on Bimini is

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Alice Town

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10
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The symbol . Represents a

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Settlement

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11
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Two types of scales are shown on the map. Name one

A

Representative fraction/Linear-(Bar) scale

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12
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Which Judicial system is The Bahamas based on?

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British Judicial system/Westminister system

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13
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Name two 2 types of courts in the Bahamas

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Court of appeal,Supreme Court,Magistrate Court, Commissioners Court and Juvenile Court.

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14
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Which Renaissance man invited the printing press

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Johanes Gultenberg

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15
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Which renaissance man painted the interior of the Sistine Chapel in Rome

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Michaelangelo

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16
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Which renaissance man wrote many plays?

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Willam Shakespeare

17
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Who introduced wreaking to the Bahamas?

A

The Eleuthera Adventures

18
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Why did wreaking come to an end? List and explain two reasons.

A

The building of lighthouse

Shipping routes were changed

19
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What is the meaning of the word farming

A

The cultivation of crops,livestock

20
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Give the names of the two types of done in the Bahamas.

A

Subsistence farming

Commercial farming

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