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jstkdn
jstkdn
Well-Connected

Jan-4-2005 18:37

See if there is interest for this.

1. Each day I will post 10 questions, at random times of the day.
2. Each Quiz runs exactly 24 hours.
3. The first person that has all 10 questions right, wins. Or if no one has all questions right, the best one wins.
4. You can only post answers ONCE for the same quiz.
5. No cash involved. Just glory. :)

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jroepel
jroepel
Con Artist

Aug-31-2006 02:49

Well blow me down, and shiver me timbers! A pirate quiz.

I hang my head in shame for I don't readily know two of the answers. Deserves to be keelhauled for that. ;0)

1. Hangs head in shame. i can explain Buccaneer! lol Oh well.

2. Nothing really. The only real difference was that corsair's were pirate's that practiced their craft in the Mediterranean and were primarily Muslim. Except for the Malta Crusaders who we all know and love from the Maltese falcon. They were corsairs as well.

3. Sir Henry Morgan, Anne Bonny, Bartholomew Roberts

4. Several theories, but the one I like best is it's a nick name for the devil, "Ole Roger", which became Jolly Roger over the years. Pirates raised the flag to inspire fear in thier target. Each pirate had a different flag you know.

5. False. There were several Female Pirates, however the sailors superstition about women aboard is true, and the women would often disguise themselves as men.

6. Most likely to be from England. But could also be found from Portugal, France, and Germany. Also pressganged Spanish sailors, but this is less likely because of the kill the spanish attitude at the time.

7. Ah heck! I kinda knew this one. But wouldn’t be fair to post the answer would it Breitkat?

8. False

9. Cutlass, flintlock pistol, dagger/knife, pike, nothing really too long (too much rigging in the way), cannons

10. Treasure Island

Bonus: Marines - The Marine Corps' Hymn

Avast me hearties and heave to! Look lively you filthy bilge rats! September 19th is International Talk Like A Pirate Day. Annoy family, co-workers, friends, and teachers! Have fun! http://www.talklikeapirate.com Now pull anchor and rig the main sail or its to the depths of Davey Jones's Locker you landlubbers will go!

Eugenia Block
Eugenia Block

Aug-31-2006 15:15

I sent in a year's subscription in the name of Detective Marcella Malpighi. Unfortunately, she is now "retired". Is it possible for her subscription to be transfered to Detective Eugenia Block when it arrives?

R Anstett
R Anstett

Aug-31-2006 15:34

Eugenia, send an email to admin and he will correct the information for you.

Paula Ekman
Paula Ekman

Aug-31-2006 18:48

I sent him a PM asking if he would transfer Marcella's sub to Detective Paula Ekman when it arrives.

Breitkat
Breitkat
Pinball Amateur

Aug-31-2006 18:55

Hi there!! I guess I'll post the answers for the quiz after all. ;-) Gimme a minute, and I'll have them right up.

Ranier Peperhaut
Ranier Peperhaut
Washed Up Punter

Aug-31-2006 18:56

oh wait, one last answer!


Ranier Peperhaut
Ranier Peperhaut
Washed Up Punter

Aug-31-2006 18:58

1. It appears that the word pirate (peirato) was first used in about 140 BC by the Roman historian Polybius.

2. A Pirate is one who engages in robbery, pillaging or plundering at sea, without a commission from a sovereign nation. Corsairs are Pirates with commissions from a government, operating in the Mediterranean.

3. Anne Bonny, “Black Bart” Bartholomew Roberts, Edward "Blackbeard" Teach

4. The Jolly Roger is the traditional flag of European and American pirates, envisioned today as a skull over crossed bones on a black field. The origins of the term "Jolly Roger" are unclear. There are several theories. Although no one knows for certain, it is widely believed the term probably comes from the “joli rouge” which means “pretty red” in French. This was taken to describe the blood red flags flown by the particularly harsh pirates.

5. False. Although it was a superstition that females were bad luck on a ship, there were many female pirates in history. They disguised themselves as men to board the ships. Anne Bonny for example, allegedly disguised herself as a man, but her identity was well know and she was accepted as a crew member as she was.

6. Bucaneers were initially hunters of cattle and pigs on the Island of what is now known as Haiti and the Dominican Republic.

7. Barbarossa, or Red Beard

8. False. There are only a few accounts of this actually happening. They usually preferred to pick up the culprit and just throw them overboard.

9. A cutlass, and a cannon.

10. Most likely from the book Treasure Island, from the character Long John Silver, who had a pet parrot.

Bonus: The Navy, Anchors Aweigh. Specifically the line “And sink their bones to Davy Jones, hooray”






Ranier Peperhaut
Ranier Peperhaut
Washed Up Punter

Aug-31-2006 19:01

hope i wasn't too late! i've never tried to answer before, but it was sure fun hunting!

Breitkat
Breitkat
Pinball Amateur

Aug-31-2006 19:24

YO HO HO AND A BOTTLE OF HUH??

1. The Latin word 'pirata' originally derived from the Greek word 'peira', meaning 'attack, or attempt', and is a cognate of the English word peril. I'll give Rosamund and Ranier credit for Rome, though.

2. My sources indicated that the main difference between a pirate and a corsair was that a corsair was another term for a privateer. A privateer was basically a 'legal' pirate, because he had official sanction (usually called a letter of marque) from a state government to go after other countries' ships. However, I have consulted several other sources, and they have similar stories to both Rosamund and Jr, so I'll give credit to both of you, and also to Ranier. Good job, guys.

3. All of the pirates you guys mentioned did exist in real life, among thousands more. Very good all of you!!

4. While Jr's theory of 'Ole Roger' being used for a term for the devil, and later adapted to the pirate flag was mentioned in some of my sources, the one that I saw more was Ranier's. Sailors were scared of a pirate's black flag, but they were absolutely terrified of the 'Joli Rouge' or pretty red in French, because it meant that the pirates flying it would not be taking prisoners; they would only be slaughtering anyone they found. Eventually the name was corrupted to Jolly Roger, and came to signify any pirate's flag, but especially the black skull and crossbones that we're all familiar with. Credit to both of you. Well done.

5. False. There were actually quite a few female pirates, though the superstition about women on board ships was true. Therefore, most disguised themselves as men.

6. A buccaneer was a pirate from the 17th century HAILING primarily from England and the Netherlands. I'll give credit to Rosamund, Greyling, and Jr.

7. Khar ad Din was better known as Barbarossa. Well done, Ranier!!

8. This is false. Keelhauling and flogging were much more common punishments. We only think it was common because of the movies.

Ranier Peperhaut
Ranier Peperhaut
Washed Up Punter

Aug-31-2006 19:38

the suspense is killing me! you'd think i'd have something better to do than just sit here, staring at the screen, hitting refresh. ha ha.

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