Caribbean

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• Middelbare school
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• Leerjaar 3

Caribbean

Unit 4 Book B

How much do you know?

The Caribbean is a group of islands in the Caribbean Sea to the east of North America, simply known to many as paradise!

A long-time favourite of holidaymakers from all over the world, ALL of the islands offer gorgeous sandy beaches with clear blue waters.

The Caribbean is known as the Island Countries – because the Caribbean isn’t a country itself, it is actually made up of thousands of islands (as many as 7000) – of which there are 26 countries.

Were pirates real?

Let's check your
pirates knowledge!

1. Blackbeard

- an English sailor

- He hijacked an English ship and raided the Caribbean

- He lit matches under his hat to give the impression of being on fire.

Did Blackbeard really exist?

1. Yes
2. No

He starred in the Pirates of the Carribean as well

2. François l’Olonnais

- a French marine assigned to attack Spanish ships

- Bloodthirst grew and he became a pirate

- Killed off by natives who presumably put pieces of his body into a fire.

Did François l’Olonnais exist?

1. Yes
2. No

He had a Dutch wanted-poster!

3. Captain Morgan

- Famous for smuggling and drinking a lot of rum

- Was attacked by the Dutch marine and lost a leg in the fight

- Had many secret lairs on the British virgin islands

Did Captain Morgan really exist?

1. Yes
2. No

He exists on these bottles, but he was indeed a pirate

4. Black Bart

- Most succesful and profitable pirate

- Was very fashionable

- Was only active for 2,5 years as a captain

- Was drowned by his own crew to prevent capture

Did Black Bart really exist?

1. Yes
2. No

Starred in Dutch newspapers!