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Which indigenous group in the Caribbean has maintained their identity as an indigenous people with a reserved territory in Dominica?
Which indigenous group in the Caribbean has maintained their identity as an indigenous people with a reserved territory in Dominica?
Which term is said to be derived from an insulting term meaning 'eaters of meal' given to the Arawak by mainland Caribs?
Which term is said to be derived from an insulting term meaning 'eaters of meal' given to the Arawak by mainland Caribs?
Which group is considered part of the Island Arawak, a widely diffused assimilating culture in the New World?
Which group is considered part of the Island Arawak, a widely diffused assimilating culture in the New World?
Which social class in the neo-Taíno society were considered as sub-chiefs or nobles?
Which social class in the neo-Taíno society were considered as sub-chiefs or nobles?
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What were the principalities called in Cuba with an almost feudal social structure?
What were the principalities called in Cuba with an almost feudal social structure?
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What were the common names of fish used by the neo-Taíno nations?
What were the common names of fish used by the neo-Taíno nations?
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Who were the major population group throughout most of the Caribbean?
Who were the major population group throughout most of the Caribbean?
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Which group of Taíno had substantially developed agricultural societies?
Which group of Taíno had substantially developed agricultural societies?
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Which group of Taíno inhabited the Leeward Islands of the Lesser Antilles?
Which group of Taíno inhabited the Leeward Islands of the Lesser Antilles?
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Which group of Taíno lived in the Bahamas, central Cuba, westernmost Hispaniola, and Jamaica?
Which group of Taíno lived in the Bahamas, central Cuba, westernmost Hispaniola, and Jamaica?
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Study Notes
Indigenous Groups in the Caribbean
- The Kalinago are the indigenous group in the Caribbean who have maintained their identity as an indigenous people with a reserved territory in Dominica.
Origins of Terms
- The term "Cannibal" is said to be derived from an insulting term meaning "eaters of meal" given to the Arawak by mainland Caribs.
Island Arawak
- The Island Arawak is a widely diffused assimilating culture in the New World, which includes the Taino people.
Neo-Taíno Society
- The Nitaínos were considered as sub-chiefs or nobles in the neo-Taíno society.
Principalities in Cuba
- The principalities in Cuba were characterized by an almost feudal social structure.
Food in Neo-Taíno Nations
- The common names of fish used by the neo-Taíno nations were Guayaba and Mullet.
Major Population Group
- The Taino were the major population group throughout most of the Caribbean.
Agricultural Societies
- The Taino of the Greater Antilles had substantially developed agricultural societies.
Taino Groups by Region
- The Taino of the Leeward Islands of the Lesser Antilles were known as the Karina.
- The Taino of the Bahamas, central Cuba, westernmost Hispaniola, and Jamaica were known as the Lucayan.
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Test your knowledge on the indigenous peoples of the Caribbean in this quiz! Learn about the Taíno, Kalinago, Ciguayo, Macorix, and Guanahatabey tribes, and their historical significance in the region. Discover how these groups have maintained their indigenous identity over time.
