6 Questions
What was the duty of the Carib sentries posted near their villages?
To guard against surprise attacks and warn of approaching canoes
Why did the Caribs avoid eating salt, pig, and turtle?
Because they thought these foods would make them stupid
What was the main reason the Caribs did not consume much fat in their diet?
They considered fat to have negative effects on their intelligence
Which of the following was NOT mentioned as an ingredient in the Caribs' soup?
Turtle meat
What was the Caribs' favorite dish according to the text?
Stew made with crab and cassava
Where were the strangers taken after being greeted by the captain of the village at the carbet?
To the clean hut for rest on a new amais bed
Test your knowledge on the daily life of the Caribs, including how they guarded against surprise attacks, greeted strangers approaching their villages, and conducted ceremonies in their men's house.
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