Monthly Assessment 1: Term II: Social Studies/Science

The _________________ were the first inhabitants or people who lived in Trinidad.

• Amerindians

• Spanish

• Africans

• Chinese

The Amerindians came to Trinidad from..

• South Africa

• India

• South America

• Alaska

The hammock was brought here by the

• Africans

• Amerindians

• East Indians

• Chinese

The Tainos were

• warlike

• gentle and peaceful

The Kalinagos were

• peaceful

• warlike

The Arawaks were better

• fishermen

• farmers

The Caribs were better

• fishermen

• farmers

What is an Amerindian home called?

• Apartment

• Ajoupa

• Building

Which of the following foods did the Amerindians NOT eat.

• agouti

• iguana

• chicken

• fish

Christopher Columbus re-discovered Trinidad for the Queen and King of Spain in ________ .

• 1498

• 1962

• 1974