| 1. In what year were the Falkland Islands discovered? |
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| 2. Who first discovered the Falkland Islands? |
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John Strong |
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| 3. What was the name of his ship? |
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The Jason |
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| 4. Who first landed on the Falkland Islands? |
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Captain John Byron |
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| 5. What was the name of the first French settlement, on East Falkland? |
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Port Napoleon |
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| 6. What was the name of the first British settlement, on West Falkland? |
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Port Edgmont |
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7. The French left the Falkland Islands in 1767, while the British stayed on West Falkland. Do you know which country took over from France? |
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8. The British left the Falkland Islands in 1774. Do you know what year they came back? |
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9. Who was the first British Governor of the Falklands? |
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William Allardyce |
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10. In what year was the capital moved from Port Louis to Stanley? |
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11. What was the main industry in Stanley in the 1850's and 1860's? |
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Whaling |
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12. Which large building was built in central Stanley in 1892? |
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The Town Hall |
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13. Battle Day is celebrated on the 8th of December in the Falklands, but do you know which war the battle took place in? |
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First World War |
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14. The Falkland Islands provided over one hundred and fifty people to join the war effort for Britain during the Second World War. The Islanders also contributed in the form of fund-raising and donations, but do you know how many Spitfires the Falklands donated to the Royal Air Force? |