Cayman Islands Brief History Quiz

10 Questions | By Weisam | Updated: Mar 22, 2022 | Attempts: 1085

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Christopher Columbus who sighted the Cayman Islands named them Las Tortugas after the many sea turtles he saw swimming there. One of their most widely celebrated events on the island is Pirates’ Week, which is celebrated this year from November 12-22. What else do you know about the history of the Cayman Island? Take the quiz and find out.

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1.

Who was the Italian who sailed for Spain that first came across the Cayman Islands?
- A.
  
  Christopher Columbus
- B.
  
  John White
- C.
  
  Amanda Weis
2.

What did Christopher Columbus name Cayman Brac and Little Cayman when he discovered them?
- A.
  
  Las Piscinas
- B.
  
  Los vestidos
- C.
  
  Las Tortugas
3.

Who was the British sailor who later discovered the Cayman Islands? (after Columbus)
- A.
  
  Sir Francis Drake
- B.
  
  Sir Carl Harrison
- C.
  
  Sir Harry Winthrop
4.

What did Sir Francis Drake discover many of in these islands?
- A.
  
  Squid
- B.
  
  Caimans
- C.
  
  Seashells
5.

What are caimans?
- A.
  
  Sea creatures related to sharks
- B.
  
  Sea creatures related to dolphins
- C.
  
  Land creatures related to crocodiles
6.

True or False: Where the CAYMAN Islands eventually named after the creatures that Sir Francis Drake discovered?
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
7.

Who where the 2 main countries battling over control of the Cayman Islands?
- A.
  
  Spain + France
- B.
  
  Spain + Britain
- C.
  
  Italy + Spain
8.

Who eventually won control over the Cayman Islands?
- A.
  
  Italy
- B.
  
  Spain
- C.
  
  Britain
9.

What treaty gave control over the Cayman Islands to Britain?
- A.
  
  Treaty of Madrid
- B.
  
  Treaty of Cayman
- C.
  
  Treaty of Land Rights
10.

What is included in the Cayman flag that is related to their mother country, Britain?
- A.
  
  A little picture of tea and crumpets in the corner
- B.
  
  The name of the 1st British queen
- C.
  
  The British flag in the left-hand corner