Social Studies Flashcards
(20 cards)
What does the word “renaissance” mean?
Rebirth of learning and knowledge
On which Bank are islands of Grand Bahama and Abaco located
Little Bahama Bank
New Providence,Bimini,Berry Islands
550km or 335 miles
The main settlement on Exuma is
George Town
The main settlement on Cat Island is
Arthur’s town
The main settlement on Eleuthera is
Governor’s harbor
The main settlement on Andros is
Andros town
The main settlement on Grand Bahama is
Freeport
The main settlement on Bimini is
Alice Town
The symbol . Represents a
Settlement
Two types of scales are shown on the map. Name one
Representative fraction/Linear-(Bar) scale
Which Judicial system is The Bahamas based on?
British Judicial system/Westminister system
Name two 2 types of courts in the Bahamas
Court of appeal,Supreme Court,Magistrate Court, Commissioners Court and Juvenile Court.
Which Renaissance man invited the printing press
Johanes Gultenberg
Which renaissance man painted the interior of the Sistine Chapel in Rome
Michaelangelo
Which renaissance man wrote many plays?
Willam Shakespeare
Who introduced wreaking to the Bahamas?
The Eleuthera Adventures
Why did wreaking come to an end? List and explain two reasons.
The building of lighthouse
Shipping routes were changed
What is the meaning of the word farming
The cultivation of crops,livestock
Give the names of the two types of done in the Bahamas.
Subsistence farming
Commercial farming
