Indigenous Cultures and Terms Quiz

Indigenous people who lived in Arctic regions of North America, originating from Siberia.

A type of sled made of wood, animal bones, and whale parts.

Indigenous homes made from mud and straw.

Wooden carvings representing a family's history.

Indigenous groups in the Caribbean.

Taíno supreme chief.

Taíno religious ceremonies/festivities.

Domination of one group by another.

Inuit life centered on hunting, fishing, and using animals for resources in the tundra.

Northwest indigenous groups known for significant trading activities.

The Chinook developed a common dialect for trade between different indigenous groups.

West coast indigenous group recognized for totem poles and ritual masks.

Indigenous groups in the desert Southwestern US, including Hopi & Zuni, living in tiered villages.

Pueblo dwellings (homes) feature tiered villages with one-room structures primarily for sleeping.**

Navajo people built homes using a mixture of straw and mud (adobe).

Navajo culture values harmony between people, animals, plants, mountains, and Earth, guided by spiritual songs and a strict code of conduct.

A way of life where people move from place to place, often following resources like bison.

Cone-shaped dwellings made of animal skins and supported by wooden poles, used by nomadic tribes.

Algonquian people lived in circular houses (wigwams) covered with tree bark.

Algonquian tribes used wampum (threaded shells) as a form of currency and for communication.

Caribbean settlement occurred in stages with initial settlers arriving from Central America, followed by later migrants from South America, over thousands of years.

Caribbean includes the Antilles islands and South American territories like Colombia and Venezuela.

A group of people who arrived in the Caribbean from South America around the last centuries B.C., bringing pottery and cassava farming.

A root crop, brought to the Caribbean by the Saladoid, that became a staple food source for the region.

An indigenous group inhabiting certain regions of Cuba and western Hispaniola.

An indigenous group inhabiting the interior regions of Hispaniola, known for their unique cultural practices and traditions.

An indigenous group inhabiting the northeastern region of Hispaniola, known for their distinct cultural practices and traditions.

A group of indigenous people from South America, famous for their warrior skills and resistance to European colonization.

A group of indigenous people from the Arawaks, known for their strong cultural traditions and economic practices.

The Taíno society was structured with a hierarchy, starting with the cacique (supreme chief) who governed the cacicazgo. Beneath the cacique were the nitaínos (nobles), who managed specific regions. The bohíque were spiritual leaders responsible for ceremonies, traditions, and healing. Finally, the naborias were the working class, responsible for fishing, hunting, agriculture, and child-rearing.

The Taíno religion was polytheistic, believing in multiple gods and spirits. They held ceremonies called areitos to communicate with the gods. The bohíque played a crucial role in these ceremonies and also possessed knowledge of herbal remedies.

The arrival of Europeans brought significant changes to the Taíno, resulting in their decline. Factors like disease, forced labor in mines, and the suppression of cultural values heavily impacted their survival. Some indigenous groups chose death rather than endure abuse.

During colonization, the indigenous people were at a disadvantage because they relied on bladed weapons, while the Europeans possessed firearms. This disparity had a significant impact on the outcome of conflicts.

Colonization is the process by which a stronger country or group takes control of another, often using force and violence. It involves the imposition of dominant culture, language, and control of resources, leading to the suppression of the colonized culture.