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Which Caribbean islands did the Tainos inhabit?
Which Caribbean islands did the Tainos inhabit?
Greater Antilles (Cuba, Hispaniola, Jamaica, Puerto Rico, and the Bahamas)
What was the language family of the Kalinagos?
What was the language family of the Kalinagos?
Cariban
What was the population of the Mayans?
What was the population of the Mayans?
2-5 million people
What was a characteristic of the Tainos' society?
What was a characteristic of the Tainos' society?
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What was the Kalinagos known for?
What was the Kalinagos known for?
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What was a characteristic of the Mayans?
What was a characteristic of the Mayans?
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What was the economy of the Tainos based on?
What was the economy of the Tainos based on?
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What was the distinct feature of the Mayans' architecture?
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Tainos
- Indigenous people of the Caribbean, specifically the Greater Antilles (Cuba, Hispaniola, Jamaica, Puerto Rico, and the Bahamas)
- Also known as the Arawak or Island Arawak
- Lived in small villages, with a population of around 1-2 million people
- Spoke the Taino language, which is part of the Arawakan language family
- Practiced agriculture, fishing, and hunting for food
- Had a complex society with a cacique (chief) and a system of governance
- Believed in a spiritual world with multiple gods and goddesses
- Known for their skill in crafting ceramics, wood, and stone
Kalinagos
- Indigenous people of the Lesser Antilles (smaller islands in the Caribbean)
- Also known as the Island Caribs or Kalinago
- Lived in small villages, with a population of around 100,000-200,000 people
- Spoke the Kalinago language, which is part of the Cariban language family
- Practiced agriculture, fishing, and hunting for food
- Had a more egalitarian society compared to the Tainos, with less emphasis on a central authority
- Known for their skill in crafting canoes and navigating the sea
- Had a reputation for being fierce warriors and resisting European colonization
Mayans
- Indigenous people of Mesoamerica (present-day Mexico, Guatemala, Belize, and Honduras)
- Lived in city-states with a population of around 2-5 million people
- Spoke the Mayan language, which is part of the Mayan language family
- Practiced agriculture, particularly maize (corn), and trade
- Had a complex society with a system of governance, architecture, and astronomy
- Developed a sophisticated writing system, with hieroglyphics and codices
- Known for their skill in mathematics, astronomy, and architecture
- Built temples, palaces, and pyramids, with the most famous being Chichen Itza and Tikal
Indigenous Peoples of the Caribbean and Mesoamerica
Tainos
- Originated from the Greater Antilles, specifically Cuba, Hispaniola, Jamaica, Puerto Rico, and the Bahamas
- Known as the Arawak or Island Arawak, with a population of around 1-2 million people
- Lived in small villages, with a cacique (chief) and a system of governance
- Practiced agriculture, fishing, and hunting for food, with a diet consisting of yuca, sweet potatoes, and seafood
- Skilled craftsmen, with expertise in ceramics, wood, and stone carvings
- Believed in a spiritual world with multiple gods and goddesses, including Yucahu, the god of yuca
Kalinagos
- Inhabited the Lesser Antilles, a chain of smaller islands in the Caribbean
- Also known as the Island Caribs or Kalinago, with a population of around 100,000-200,000 people
- Lived in small villages, with a more egalitarian society and less emphasis on a central authority
- Practiced agriculture, fishing, and hunting for food, with a focus on cassava, sweet potatoes, and seafood
- Skilled navigators and canoe builders, with a reputation for being fierce warriors
- Resisted European colonization, with a strong sense of independence and cultural identity
Mayans
- Originated from Mesoamerica, specifically present-day Mexico, Guatemala, Belize, and Honduras
- Lived in city-states with a population of around 2-5 million people, with a strong focus on trade and commerce
- Practiced agriculture, particularly maize (corn), and developed a sophisticated system of irrigation
- Had a complex society with a system of governance, architecture, and astronomy, with a focus on mathematics and calendrics
- Developed a unique writing system, with hieroglyphics and codices, showcasing their intellectual achievements
- Built temples, palaces, and pyramids, with the most famous being Chichen Itza and Tikal, demonstrating their architectural prowess
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Learn about the Tainos, an indigenous people of the Caribbean, their society, language, and way of life. Discover their history, culture, and beliefs.
