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Which group of people greeted Christopher Columbus when he arrived on the beaches?
Which group of people greeted Christopher Columbus when he arrived on the beaches?
- Arawak men and women (correct)
- American Indians
- Bahama Islanders
- European soldiers
What items did the Arawaks exchange with Columbus and his soldiers?
What items did the Arawaks exchange with Columbus and his soldiers?
- Parrots and balls of cotton
- Swords and canes
- Glass beads and hawks' bells (correct)
- Spears and iron
What did Columbus observe about the Arawaks' knowledge of swords?
What did Columbus observe about the Arawaks' knowledge of swords?
- They used swords made of cane
- They were skilled swordsmen
- They had no knowledge of swords (correct)
- They were afraid of swords
What did Columbus think about the Arawaks as potential servants?
What did Columbus think about the Arawaks as potential servants?
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Where did the Arawaks live?
Where did the Arawaks live?
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