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What did the Arawaks use to make canoes?
What did the Arawaks use to make canoes?
- Stone and shell axes (correct)
- Wooden spears
- Woven fish trees
- Shellfish hooks
Who primarily did the hunting and fishing in Arawak society?
Who primarily did the hunting and fishing in Arawak society?
- Children
- Women
- Men (correct)
- Elders
What did the women primarily grow as crops?
What did the women primarily grow as crops?
- Cassava (correct)
- Maize
- Pumpkins
- Sweet potatoes
What did the Arawaks worship as gods?
What did the Arawaks worship as gods?
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What did the Arawaks use to capture fish?
What did the Arawaks use to capture fish?
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Study Notes
Arawak Lifestyle
- Lived in groups of families, sharing belongings, including food
- Houses were round with thatched roofs
Skills and Resources
- Worked together to collect natural resources and build homes
- Made pottery, hammocks, baskets, and kauri trees
- Used stone and shell axes to make canoes from tree trunks
- Used wooden spears, woven fish traps, shellfish hooks, and nets for hunting and fishing
Food and Agriculture
- Women grew crops, while men did the hunting and fishing
- Grew cassava and sweet potatoes
Spiritual Beliefs
- Worshiped gods that lived in the world around them
- Made images of these gods out of wood and Zemis
- Also worshiped the spirits of their ancestors
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Test your knowledge on the lifestyle of the Arawak people who lived in communal groups, built round thatched houses, and used various tools and techniques for daily living. Learn about their pottery, handicrafts, and hunting practices.
