Exploring the Indigenous Peoples of the Caribbean
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Which indigenous group in the Caribbean has maintained their identity as an indigenous people with a reserved territory in Dominica?

  • Ciguayo
  • Kalinago (correct)
  • Guanahatabey
  • Taíno

Which term is said to be derived from an insulting term meaning 'eaters of meal' given to the Arawak by mainland Caribs?

  • Taíno
  • Arawak (correct)
  • Ciguayo
  • Kalinago

Which group is considered part of the Island Arawak, a widely diffused assimilating culture in the New World?

  • Ciguayo
  • Kalinago
  • Taíno (correct)
  • Guanahatabey

Which social class in the neo-Taíno society were considered as sub-chiefs or nobles?

<p>Nitaíno' (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What were the principalities called in Cuba with an almost feudal social structure?

<p>Cacicazgos (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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?

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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?

<p>Eastern Taíno (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which group of Taíno lived in the Bahamas, central Cuba, westernmost Hispaniola, and Jamaica?

<p>Western Taíno (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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Kalinago Identity

Indigenous group in Dominica that maintains their distinct identity and reserved territory.

Arawak Origin

'Eaters of meal' is a derogatory term used to describe the Arawaks (an insulting name by mainland Caribs).

Island Arawak Culture

A widely spread and adapting culture group in the New World, including the Taíno.

Nitaíno

Sub-chiefs or nobles in Neo-Taíno societies.

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Cacicazgos

Principalities in Cuba with a social structure similar to feudalism.

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Neo-Taíno Fish Names

Fish were commonly named using nets and traps by the Neo-Taíno people.

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Caribbean Population

The Taíno were the major population group in most of the Caribbean.

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Classic Taíno Agriculture

Classic Taíno groups had advanced agricultural systems.

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Eastern Taíno Location

The Eastern Taíno inhabited the Lesser Antilles' Leeward Islands.

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Western Taíno Locations

The Western Taíno were located in Bahamas, central Cuba, Western 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.

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