The Bahamas Quiz Part 2: Swimming Pigs, Junkanoo, and Island Life

How well do you know The Bahamas? Part 2

Test your knowledge of The Bahamas with these 10 new questions. Choose the best answer for each question and see your score at the end!

• 1. What is the name of the famous swimming pigs' island in The Bahamas?

  • (A) Grand Bahama
  • (B) Exuma
  • (C) Eleuthera
  • (D) Andros

• 2. What is "souse"?

  • (A) A traditional Bahamian soup
  • (B) A type of bread
  • (C) A sweet pastry
  • (D) A spicy sauce

• 3. Who was the first prime minister of The Bahamas?

  • (A) Hubert Ingraham
  • (B) Lynden Pindling
  • (C) Perry Christie
  • (D) Hubert Minnis

• 4. What is a common feature of Bahamian music?

  • (A) The use of the goombay drum
  • (B) Electronic beats
  • (C) A slow tempo
  • (D) A lack of vocals

• 5. What is a major environmental issue in The Bahamas?

  • (A) Air pollution
  • (B) Coral reef bleaching
  • (C) Water scarcity
  • (D) Desertification

• 6. What is the name of the national park known for its flock of West Indian flamingos?

  • (A) Inagua National Park
  • (B) Lucayan National Park
  • (C) Exuma Cays Land and Sea Park
  • (D) Blue Holes National Park

• 7. What is a common characteristic of the communication style in The Bahamas?

  • (A) Reserved and quiet
  • (B) Friendly and informal
  • (C) Very formal
  • (D) Using few gestures

• 8. What is the most popular sport in The Bahamas?

  • (A) Cricket
  • (B) Basketball
  • (C) Football (Soccer)
  • (D) Athletics

• 9. What is a "straw market"?

  • (A) A traditional market selling handmade straw goods
  • (B) A farmers' market
  • (C) A fish market
  • (D) A flea market

• 10. What is a staple drink in The Bahamas?

  • (A) Coffee
  • (B) Switcha, a type of lemonade
  • (C) Hibiscus tea
  • (D) Coconut water