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Who were the Tainos?
Where did the Tainos live?
Who encountered the Tainos for the first time?
Study Notes
The Tainos
- The Tainos were an indigenous people who inhabited the Caribbean, specifically the Greater Antilles islands.
Geography and Settlement
- The Tainos lived in the Caribbean, inhabiting islands such as Hispaniola (present-day Haiti and the Dominican Republic), Puerto Rico, Jamaica, and eastern Cuba.
Encounter with Europeans
- Christopher Columbus encountered the Tainos for the first time in 1492, during his first voyage to the Americas.
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Description
Test your knowledge on the Tainos, an indigenous people who lived in the Caribbean before European colonization. Learn about their culture, lifestyle, and the first encounters with European explorers. Find out how much you know about these fascinating people and their history in this quiz.
