The Amerindians Quiz

What were the general characteristics of the Tainos and the Kalinagos?

• Tainos were friendly, fun-loving, and peaceful, while Kalinagos were fierce and warlike

• Tainos were fierce and warlike, while Kalinagos were friendly and peaceful

• Tainos and Kalinagos were both fierce and warlike

• Tainos and Kalinagos were both peaceful and fun-loving

Where did the Tainos settle in the Caribbean?

• Lesser Antilles

• Jamaica, Cuba, Hispaniola, Puerto Rico, Trinidad, and San Salvador

• Greater Antilles

• North-west Trinidad, Puerto Rico, parts of Barbados, Grenada, Montserrat, St Kitts, St Vincent, and St Lucia

What were the reasons for both the Tainos and Kalinagos to settle along the coast?

• For recreation like swimming and canoe racing

• For transportation purposes

• For farming

• For domestic purposes such as cooking, washing, cleaning, etc

What factors influenced the migration and settlement of the Amerindians?

• Climatic conditions not affecting food supplies

• Lack of interest in exploring new lands

• Population outgrowing food resources

• Tainos migrating to join the Kalinagos

How would you describe the physical appearance of the Tainos?

• Very tall with long, straight hair

• Very short with dark skin

• Short to medium height, well-shaped, and slight built with flat foreheads

• Tall and muscular with curly hair

What was the favourite dish of the Tainos?

• Fried fish

• Pepper pot soup

• Cassava stew

• Roasted vegetables

What were the Tainos celebrations for?

• All of the above

• Naming of a baby

• Harvest Time

• Victory in war

What type of houses did the Tainos have?

• Tall towers made of mud

• Round houses made of stone

• Caneye and Bohio

• Rectangular houses made of wood

What did the Tainos worship?

• Only nature

• Only their ancestors

• Both their ancestors and nature

• Themselves

Who was the political leader among the Tainos?

• The Shaman

• The Cacique

• The Touchau

• The Mitayno