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What was the duty of the Carib sentries posted near their villages?
What was the duty of the Carib sentries posted near their villages?
- To prepare feasts for the arriving strangers
- To build new huts for visitors
- To lead strangers to the nearby stream
- To guard against surprise attacks and warn of approaching canoes (correct)
Why did the Caribs avoid eating salt, pig, and turtle?
Why did the Caribs avoid eating salt, pig, and turtle?
- Because they were against consuming animal-based products
- Because they were allergic to these foods
- Because they thought these foods would make them stupid (correct)
- Because they believed these foods would make them ill
What was the main reason the Caribs did not consume much fat in their diet?
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 (correct)
- They thought fat would make them sick
- They preferred lean meats over fatty ones
- They believed fat would harm their bodies
Which of the following was NOT mentioned as an ingredient in the Caribs' soup?
Which of the following was NOT mentioned as an ingredient in the Caribs' soup?
What was the Caribs' favorite dish according to the text?
What was the Caribs' favorite dish according to the text?
Where were the strangers taken after being greeted by the captain of the village at the carbet?
Where were the strangers taken after being greeted by the captain of the village at the carbet?