Christopher Columbus and the Arawak
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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?

  • 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?

  • 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?

    <p>They would make fine servants</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Where did the Arawaks live?

    <p>Bahama Islands</p> Signup and view all the answers

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