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What language did the Tainos speak?

  • Arawak (correct)
  • Carib
  • Inca
  • Mayan

Which factor did NOT contribute to the migration of Indigenous peoples?

  • Desire for trade with other groups (correct)
  • Climatic changes
  • Outgrowing food resources
  • Seeking fresh pastures

What characterizes the social behavior of the Kalinagos?

  • They were nomadic hunters.
  • They were warlike. (correct)
  • They were mainly traders.
  • They were peaceful.

What is a key characteristic of Indigenous peoples during the Ice Age?

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Which term refers to people who have no permanent home and move in search of fresh pastures?

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What best describes the Tainos' approach towards conflicts with their enemies?

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What best defines the term 'Amerindian'?

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How did the Tainos and Kalinagos primarily adjust to their environment?

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What was the role of the remora in relation to the turtle?

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Which of the following animals was not mentioned as being hunted on land?

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What was the special ceremonial stool of the cacique called?

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According to Kalinago beliefs, what happened to cowardly souls after death?

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Which natural material was used to make hammocks?

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What geographical feature is believed to have facilitated the Tainos' journey to the Caribbean?

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What type of architectural style did the general population of the Taíno primarily live in?

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Which statement accurately describes the Tainos' social structure?

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What was a significant aspect of the Tainos' physical appearance?

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What primary crop did the Taínos cultivate using slash-and-burn agriculture?

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What was the primary purpose of the Karbay in Kalinago communities?

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Which of the following was NOT a reason for the Tainos and Kalinagos to settle in the Caribbean?

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What material was used by both the Taínos and Kalinagos in their home constructions?

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Which food was a staple in the Taino diet?

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What was a unique practice regarding the Taino's physical appearance?

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What was the primary feature of the conuco used by the Taínos?

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What type of furniture was commonly found in Taíno homes?

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Which fruit was part of the Taino's balanced diet?

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How did the Taínos ensure that the harmful juices of manioc were removed?

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What was the primary dish that could serve a Taino family for several days?

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Which communities primarily used thatch poles and twigs for construction?

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Flashcards

Indigenous Peoples

People who originated and lived naturally in an area.

Migration

Movement from one place to another with the aim of settling.

Nomad

People who don't have a permanent home, moving for resources.

Amerindian

General term for Indigenous people of the Americas.

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Tainos

Indigenous Caribbean people, peaceful, spoke Arawak.

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Kalinagos

Indigenous Caribbean people, warlike, spoke Carib.

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Reasons for Migration

Population growth, climate change, or escape from enemies.

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Survival Strategies

Farming, fishing, hunting and trading to survive.

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What were the Taino's hunting methods on land?

The Taino hunted mostly iguanas, agoutis, and Indian coneys for meat. They also hunted birds like parrots, doves, and wild ducks, using nooses to catch them.

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Taino leadership structure

Taino tribes were ruled by a cacique, who was the chief leader. Larger islands also had sub-chiefs called mitayno or touchau, who ruled over provinces or districts.

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Duho

A special ceremonial stool used by the Taino cacique.

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What did the Kalinagos believe about the afterlife?

The Kalinagos believed that after death, souls journeyed to either a heaven or a hell. Cowardly souls went to a dreary desert and became slaves to Taino masters.

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Taíno Housing

The Taíno people lived in circular homes made of poles, straw, and palm leaves. Their chiefs (caciques) lived in larger, rectangular houses with porches.

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Taino Origins

The belief that the Taino people originated in South America and migrated to the Caribbean Islands, starting from Trinidad and moving up to Cuba.

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Taino Migration Routes

While initially believed to have island-hopped from South America, archaeological evidence suggests some Tainos may have rowed directly from Venezuela to the Leeward Islands and eastern Puerto Rico.

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Taíno Furniture

Taíno homes were sparsely furnished. They used hammocks or mats for sleeping, wooden chairs with woven seats, couches, and cradles for children.

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Kalinago Housing

Kalinago houses were made of thatch, poles, and twigs, with a separate storehouse for tools and weapons. They had a meeting house called a Karbay for planning raids and village matters.

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Taino Food

The Taino diet was balanced and diverse, consisting of fruits, vegetables, cultivated crops like cassava, and a favorite dish called pepper pot soup.

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Slash and Burn Agriculture

A farming method where trees and bushes are cleared by burning, creating space for planting crops.

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Cassava Importance

Cassava, a root vegetable, was a vital crop for the Tainos, playing a significant role in their diet and agricultural practices.

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Taino Physical Appearance

The Taino people were typically of short to medium height, with a slender build, flat foreheads, straight black coarse hair, and smooth olive-brown skin.

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Conuco

A large mound used for Taíno farming. It was filled with leaves to improve drainage and protect against soil erosion.

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Main Taíno Crop

Manioc (cassava) was the primary crop grown by the Taíno. They also cultivated maize, sweet potatoes, cotton, groundnuts, and tobacco.

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Taino Dress

Taino clothing included decorative elements like parrot feathers in their hair, ornaments made of gold worn in piercings on their ears, noses, and lower lips, and body paint for ceremonial occasions.

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Why Did Tainos Settle in the Caribbean?

The Tainos, like many indigenous cultures, chose areas that provided resources for survival, including coastal access for fishing, farming, transportation, and domestic purposes. The coast also offered defense.

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Taíno Fishing

The Taíno people fished for various types of fish, crabs, lobsters, turtles, shellfish, and manatees. They used harpoons, fishing lines, and even caught some by hand.

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Remora Fishing

The Taíno used a remora (sucker-fish) attached to a long line to catch turtles. The remora would stick to the turtle, allowing the Taíno to pull it in.

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Taino Menu

The Taino diet, a balanced mix of fruits, vegetables, cultivated crops, and the popular pepper pot soup, highlights their ability to adapt and thrive in the Caribbean environment.

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Study Notes

The Tainos and Kalinagos

  • The Tainos spoke Arawak and were peaceful people.
  • The Kalinagos spoke Carib and were warlike.
  • The Tainos and the Kalinagos migrated to the Caribbean from South America.
  • Factors influencing migration included population growth, climate change. and escaping enemies.
  • They used sea currents and possibly some rowing for travel and settlement.
  • During the Ice Age, humans relied on hunting and gathering for survival.
  • People followed animals like caribou, mammoth and deer.
  • Humans used animals for clothing and shelter (animal skins).
  • The Tainos and Kalinagos used various survival strategies: farming (slash-and-burn technique, cassava cultivation), fishing, hunting, and trading.
  • They adapted to their environment using resources like rivers for fishing and domestic use and trees for building homes and vessels.

Objectives

  • Locate Taino and Kalinago settlements in the Caribbean.
  • Examine factors that affected and influenced migration and settlement.
  • Note the physical appearance and dress of Tainos and Kalinagos.
  • Assess the architecture of Tainos and Kalinagos.
  • Examine survival strategies of Tainos and Kalinagos (farming, fishing, hunting, trading).
  • Compare social, religious, and political aspects to contemporary society.
  • Show how the Taino and Kalinagos people interacted and manipulated their environment.

Key Terms

  • Indigenous: Originating in and living in a particular area or environment.
  • Migration: Movement of people from one place to another with intent to settle.
  • Nomad: Member of a group of people who travel from place to place (no permanent home).
  • Amerindian: Generic term for indigenous inhabitants of the Americas.

Key Terms (Page 5)

  • Indigenous: Originating and living naturally in an area or environment.
  • Migration: Movement of people from one place to another with intent to settle.
  • Nomad: A person or group who travels from place to place.
  • Amerindian: A generic term for indigenous inhabitants of the Americas.

Taino and Kalinago Food and Diet

  • Balanced diet: Fruits, vegetables (pineapple, star apples, guavas, cashews).
  • Cultivated crops: Cassava (manioc), sweet potatoes, groundnuts.
  • Favorite dish: Pepper pot soup (meat, vegetables, pepper, yellow snake).
  • Cassava was a vital crop for Tainos.

Taino Architecture

  • Homes: Circular buildings; poles for support, covered with straw and palm leaves.
  • Cacique homes: Rectangular, often with a porch, larger.
  • Similarities in materials used.

Kalinago Architecture

  • Homes: Made of thatch poles and twigs, a separate storehouse.
  • Meeting houses (Karbay): Used for village meetings and discussions.

Taino and Kalinago Survival Strategies

  • Farming (e.g., slash-and-burn technique, cassava cultivation).
  • Fishing.
  • Hunting.
  • Trading.
  • Used the resources of their environment.

Taino Physical Appearance

  • Medium height, well-shaped, but slightly built.
  • Flat foreheads.
  • Straight, long, black, coarse hair.
  • Olive-brown skin.

Taino Clothing and Adornment

  • Decorated hair with parrot feathers.
  • Pierced ears, noses, and often the lower lip; ornaments like gold.
  • Painted bodies frequently, particularly for ceremonies.
  • Loose or flowing hair.

Social Life (Tainos and Kalinagos)

  • Events celebrated: Victory in war, birth of a son, new leader, new canoe, harvest time.
  • Festivities: Food, music (reed pipes, drums, whistles), dancing, games, and special feats.
  • Tainos: Jovial people.

The Cacique

  • Ceremonial stool (duho).
  • Greater power compared to others.
  • Ruling larger islands: divided into provinces or districts, ruled by sub chiefs.

Religion (Taino and Kalinago)

  • Kalinagos: Priest (Boyez) involved in healing, religious rites, and spiritual dealings.
  • Tainos: Worshipped ancestors and nature; statues (zemi) made from various materials.
  • Belief in afterlife and spirit world.

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Test your knowledge on the Indigenous peoples of the Caribbean, including the Tainos and Kalinagos. This quiz covers their languages, social behaviors, and environmental adaptations. Explore key aspects of their culture, beliefs, and historical migrations.

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