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What was the primary source of food for the Taino and Kalinago people?
What was the primary source of food for the Taino and Kalinago people?
Why did the Taino and Kalinago people set up their villages near the sea?
Why did the Taino and Kalinago people set up their villages near the sea?
What was NOT one of the crops planted by the Taino and Kalinago people?
What was NOT one of the crops planted by the Taino and Kalinago people?
Why did the Taino and Kalinago people set up their villages near a source of water?
Why did the Taino and Kalinago people set up their villages near a source of water?
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What was the main reason why the Taino and Kalinago people chose a particular location for their villages?
What was the main reason why the Taino and Kalinago people chose a particular location for their villages?
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What religious belief system did the indigenous people practice?
What religious belief system did the indigenous people practice?
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What kind of gods did the indigenous people worship?
What kind of gods did the indigenous people worship?
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What were the evil spirits in the Kalingo belief system called?
What were the evil spirits in the Kalingo belief system called?
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What is a common feature of the gods worshipped by the indigenous people?
What is a common feature of the gods worshipped by the indigenous people?
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How would you describe the indigenous people's religious belief system?
How would you describe the indigenous people's religious belief system?
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Study Notes
Taino and Kalinago Survival and Settlement
- The Taino and Kalinago people survived through a combination of agriculture, fishing, and hunting.
- They typically set up their villages or communities near a source of water, such as a river or stream.
- They also settled close to the sea to facilitate fishing and trade.
- Proximity to fertile soil was essential for planting crops like manioc or cassava, sweet potatoes, maize or corn, beans, and peppers.
- Key crops grown by the Taino and Kalinago included manioc or cassava, sweet potatoes, maize or corn, beans, and peppers.
Indigenous People's Beliefs
- Practiced polytheism, worshiping multiple gods
- Beliefs were connected to nature, with gods associated with the land and sea
- The Kalingo people believed in evil spirits, known as mabouya
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Learn about the ways the Taino and Kalinago people survived, including their agricultural practices, fishing, and hunting methods. This quiz explores their village setup and food sources.
