A Bahamian Adventure!
By: Sarah Clark
Target Audience
4th and 5th grade students
Learning Environment
Computer lab with headphones
In groups of one or two
Quiet environment Enough space for
students to work separately from each other
Teacher Pageo Objectiveso Using the PowerPoint given
students will be able to describe the history of the Bahamas with 100% accuracy.
o Using the PowerPoint given students will be able to describe the food of the Bahamas with 100% accuracy.
o Using the PowerPoint given students will be able to describe the religion in the Bahamas with 100% accuracy.
o Using the PowerPoint given students will be able to describe the geography/location of the Bahamas with 100% accuracy.
Video Introduction
Click on the box below to watch a preview of the journey you’re about to take!!!
Main Menu
History Food
ReligionGeography/
Location
Quiz
Historyo The definition of the
word Bahamas means “baja mar” in Spanish or “shallow sea” in English.
HistoryoThe name was given by Christopher Columbus when he came to San Salvador in 1492.
Mini Quiz!
What does the word Bahamas translate
to?
Shallow Sea
Sea
Big Sea
History
A
C
B
Correct!!The Bahamas translate to “shallow sea”.
History
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History
Historyo The Arawaks also
known as the Lucayans or Indians were the first inhabitants of the Bahamas.
History
o They were a very peaceful people, which made it easy for Columbus to enslave them.
o 25 years after Columbus arrived their culture was destroyed.
Mini Quiz!!
What was the name of the first inhabitants of the Bahamas other than the
Arawak's?
The Arrowheads
The Lucayans
The Lancelot's
History
A
B
C
Correct!!The Lucayans were another name for the Arawak's.
History
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History
Historyo The Eleutheran
Adventurers came to the Bahamas in 1647 for religious freedom.
History
o They were the first British colony.
o They also started the still existing agricultural economy.
Mini Quiz!!Why did the Eleutheran
Adventurers come to the Bahamas?
They were tired of their homeland
Warmer weather
Religious freedom
History
A
B
C
Correct!!They came for religious freedom.
History
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History
o Pirates ruled the Bahamas for 70 years because it was easy for them to hide since the islands have secluded areas.
History
History
oFamous Pirates like Blackbeard even inhabited the island.
oIn 1718 the British regained the island.
Mini Quiz!!How long did pirates rule the Bahamas?
70 years
7 years
17 years
History
A
B
C
Correct!!The pirates ruled the Bahamas for 70 years.
History
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History
Historyo During the Civil War the Bahamas were used as a smuggling area for alcohol due to the prohibition law in the United States.
HistoryoAfter the prohibition ended the island went back to normal.
oAfter the second World War the island became a tourist attraction.
oThey became a nation on July 10, 1973.
Mini Quiz!!
During what war was the island used for
smuggling?
World War II
Vietnam
Civil War
History
A
B
C
Correct!!During the Civil War was the island was used for
smuggling.
History
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History
Foodo Main foods the Bahamians eat are fruits, vegetables, rice, bread, meat, and fish.
FoodoThe national dishes are conch which is sea snail, rice, and peas. These are the most common because they’re cheap.
Mini Quiz!!What is conch?
Sea Snail
Squid
Shark
Food
A
B
C
Correct!!Conch is sea snail.
Food
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Food
o On holidays they eat local fish, conch, peas, baked goods, and fresh fruit.oThey drink Bahamian rum, imported beer, soft drinks, tea, and coffee.
Food
Mini Quiz!!What is one thing the
Bahamians eat on holidays?
Local fish
Lobster
Sand
Food
A
B
C
Correct!!They eat local fish on holidays.
Food
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Food
Religiono Most people are Christian. 80% are Protestant and 20% are Roman Catholic.oThey also have a belief in spirits called Obeah. o Most services and ceremonies are held in churches.
Religion
oThey also have a belief in spirits called Obeah. o Most services and ceremonies are held in churches.
Mini Quiz!!What is the Bahamians belief in spirits called?
Obeah
Christianity
Catholic
Religion
A
B
C
Correct!!The belief in spirits is called Obeah.
Religion
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Religion
Religion
o The dead are put in pine coffins and wakes are held at home.
oFunerals are held in churches.
ReligionoMost people believe that the soul goes to heaven or hell.
o Some believe that the souls wander around.
Mini Quiz!!Where are funerals
held?
Outside
Churches
Graveyards
Religion
A
B
C
Correct!!Funerals are held in churches.
Religion
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Religion
o The Bahamas are located on the Atlantic.
o It has about 700 islands and cays.
Geography
Geography
oThere are 14 islands that make up the Bahamas.
oThe land is 5,382 square miles.
o The climate is subtropical.
Mini Quiz!!How many islands make
up the Bahamas?
700
14
4
Geography
A
B
C
Correct!!The Bahamas are made up of 14 islands.
Geography
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Geography
Quiz Time!!
1. Who named the Bahamas?
Columbus
John Smith
George
Quiz
A
B
C
Correct!!Columbus named the Bahamas.
Quiz
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Quiz
Quiz2. How long after
Columbus arrived was the Arawak culture
destroyed?
40 years
25 years
100 years
A
B
C
Correct!!It took 25 years for Columbus to destroy the Arawak
culture.
Quiz
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Quiz
3. Who was the first British colony to inhabit
the Bahamas?
The Bahamians
The Quakers
The Eleutheran Adventurers
Quiz
A
B
C
Correct!!The Eleutheran Adventurers were the first British
colony.
Quiz
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Quiz
Quiz4. Who ruled the
Bahamas for 70 years?
Pirates
King of England
Queen Elizabeth
A
B
C
Correct!!The pirates ruled the Bahamas for 70 years.
Quiz
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Quiz
Quiz
5. When did the Bahamas become a
nation?
July 10, 1973
January 1, 1891
June 12, 1934
A
B
C
Correct!!The Bahamas became a nation on July 10, 1973.
Quiz
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Quiz
Quiz
6. What is a national dish the Bahamians
eat?
Conch
Crab
Lobster
A
B
C
Correct!!A national dish that the Bahamians eat is conch.
Quiz
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Quiz
7. What is a drink the Bahamians drink on
holidays?
Bahamian rum
Milk
Water
Quiz
A
B
C
Correct!!A drink the Bahamians drink on holidays is Bahamian
rum.
Quiz
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Quiz
Quiz8. What is the most
common religion in the Bahamas?
Buddhism
Christianity
Atheism
A
B
C
Correct!!The most common religion is Christianity.
Quiz
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Quiz
Quiz9. What type of climate
does the Bahamas have?
Subtropical
Cold
It varies
A
B
C
Correct!!The Bahamas climate is subtropical.
Quiz
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Quiz
Quiz
10. Where is the Bahamas located?
Pacific coast
Atlantic coast
The Indian Ocean
A
B
C
Correct!!The Bahamas is located on the Atlantic coast.
Quiz
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Quiz
Congratulations!!
You are now an expert on Bahamian culture!
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