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The Caribs, like the Arawaks, originated in ______ America.
The Caribs, like the Arawaks, originated in ______ America.
South
Around 1000 years after the Arawaks, some Caribs migrated to the ______.
Around 1000 years after the Arawaks, some Caribs migrated to the ______.
Antilles
The Arawaks feared the Caribs, who raided settlements to get food and ______.
The Arawaks feared the Caribs, who raided settlements to get food and ______.
slaves
If strangers were peaceful, they were welcomed into the village, escorted to the carbet (men's house; the most important ______).
If strangers were peaceful, they were welcomed into the village, escorted to the carbet (men's house; the most important ______).
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The Caribs ate lots of seafood and ______, but avoided salt, pork, and turtle.
The Caribs ate lots of seafood and ______, but avoided salt, pork, and turtle.
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Study Notes
The Caribs
- Originated in South America, like the Arawaks
- Many different tribes with similar cultures
- Around 1000 years after Arawaks migrated, Caribs settled in the Antilles
- Caribs took over northwestern Trinidad and possibly eastern Puerto Rico and the Lesser Antilles
- Caribs were fewer in number than Arawaks, possibly due to warfare
- Arawaks feared Caribs who raided settlements for food and slaves
Daily Life
- Villages built on windward sides of islands for defense
- Sentries posted to warn of approaching canoes
- Men in canoes greeted strangers to assess intentions
- If peaceful, guests escorted to a carbet (men's house)
- Captain of village greeted guests
- Names exchanged then taken to a stream to wash
- Given a clean bed (amat) while women prepare a feast
- Ate large quantities of seafood and pepper. Avoided salt, pig, and turtle
- Prepared soup from bones and leftovers
- Other food included grilled fish, sweet potatoes, yams, and occasional stew of crab and cassava
- Carbets were sometimes larger than the example in the illustration
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Explore the unique culture and daily life of the Caribs, a group that originated in South America and settled in the Antilles. Learn about their social structures, dietary habits, and interactions with the Arawaks, who they often raided. This quiz will enhance your understanding of their historical and cultural significance.
