Taíno Culture Quiz

What are Zemis in Taíno culture?

• Communal houses

• Deity figures or spirits

• Ball games

• Ancestral spirits

What term likely refers to the communal houses of the Taíno people?

• Batos

• Caneye

• Ariel

• Bohios

Which term refers to a ceremonial ball game played by the Taíno?

• Batos

• Zemi

• Caneye

• Bohios

In Taíno context, what might the term Ariel refer to?

• A type of house

• A deity figure

• Ancestral spirits or celestial beings

• A ball game

What were Bohios in Taíno culture?

• Deity figures

• Ball games

• Dwellings or houses

• Communal houses

Who were the Taínos?

• European settlers

• Indigenous people of the Caribbean

• Mythological gods

• Spanish conquerors

Which term refers to a mythological figure who brings important cultural traits to their people?

• Batos

• Culture Hero

• Bohios

• Caneye

What materials were commonly used to build Caneyes and Bohios?

• Stone and metal

• Wood, woven palm leaves, and thatch

• Concrete and bricks

• Plastic and steel

What kind of items were Zemis often made from?

• Glass and steel

• Wood, stone, bone, and woven materials

• Plastic and rubber

• Paper and clay

What did Taíno culture heroes typically do in their mythology?

• Played the ceremonial ball game

• Built communal houses

• Brought important cultural traits, tools, or knowledge to their people