On a classic pirate treasure map, what marks the spot?
AnswerX
"X marks the spot" is the classic treasure-map trope.
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7 fact-checked facts about treasure, pirate history and famous hoards, each with the reason behind it. 5 more are in today's round and join this page after it closes.
The basics
What is the traditional pirate flag called?
AnswerJolly Roger
The Jolly Roger usually shows a skull and crossbones.
Going deeper
The English word "loot" was borrowed from which language?
AnswerHindi
It comes from the Hindi word lut, meaning plunder.
What was the pirate Blackbeard's real name?
AnswerEdward Teach
Edward Teach, or Thatch, became famous as Blackbeard.
In the Treasure Island story, what is Long John Silver's role on the ship?
AnswerCook
Silver signs on as the ship's cook while plotting mutiny.
Expert level
The pirate ship Whydah, found in 1984, sank off which coast?
AnswerCape Cod, Massachusetts
The Whydah wrecked off Cape Cod in 1717.
What is the Staffordshire Hoard?
AnswerThe largest known hoard of Anglo-Saxon gold and silver metalwork
It was found by a metal detectorist in England in 2009.
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