Hollyood's idea of a pirate is largely based on who?
William Kidd
Captain Hook
Jack Sparrow
Blackbeard
Answer
Blackbeard, the notorious 18th-century English pirate, served as the primary inspiration for the stereotypical image of a pirate prevalent in popular culture. With his fearsome appearance, characterized by a thick black beard and a menacing persona, Blackbeard embodied the romanticized notions of piracy that continue to captivate audiences in literature, film, and other forms of media.
Unmasking Blackbeard: Fact or Fiction Quiz
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