Flashcard on Taino and Aztec Societies

Front

What term is used to refer to the indigenous people of the Greater Antilles?

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Tainos

Front

Which crop was primarily cultivated by the Tainos?

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Cassava

Front

What was the primary political structure of the Aztec Empire?

Back

Monarchy

Front

What was the role of the cacique in Taino society?

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Chief

Front

Which of the following best describes the Taino social hierarchy?

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Highly stratified

Front

What was the chinampa system used for in Aztec agriculture?

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Raised-field farming

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How did the Tainos primarily engage in trade?

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Through barter

Front

What was a significant impact of European contact on Taino trade systems?

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Disruption of trade networks

Front

Which of the following crops was NOT commonly grown by the Tainos? Sweet potatoes, Potatoes, Maize, Cassava

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Potatoes

Front

What was the primary function of the bohiques in Taino society?

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Religious ceremonies