IMBS CPEA Social Studies Test 1

What are the different family types found among the Caribs, Arawaks, and Ciboney people?

• Caribs: patrilineal; Arawaks: strictly matrilineal; Ciboney: extended families.

• Caribs: flexible; Arawaks: nuclear families; Ciboney: matrilineal.

• Caribs: matrilineal; Arawaks: flexible (matrilineal and patrilineal); Ciboney: nuclear families.

• Caribs: nuclear families; Arawaks: matrilineal; Ciboney: matrilineal.

Describe the lifestyle of the early Caribbean settlers.

• Their lifestyle was centered around mining precious metals and trading with Europe.

• The early Caribbean settlers lived a communal lifestyle focused on agriculture, fishing, and hunting, with strong ties to nature and trade.

• The settlers focused on building large cities and industrial development from the start.

• The early Caribbean settlers were primarily nomadic, relying solely on hunting and gathering.

How did the cultural practices of the Caribs differ from those of the Arawaks?

• The Caribs were more aggressive and practiced cannibalism, while the Arawaks were peaceful and focused on agriculture.

• The Caribs were peaceful and focused on trade, while the Arawaks were aggressive and practiced hunting.

• Both the Caribs and Arawaks practiced cannibalism and were equally aggressive.

• The Caribs were primarily agricultural, while the Arawaks were known for their warfare.

What were the main settlement structures used by the Ciboney people?

• Huts made from palm fronds and natural materials.

• Wooden cabins with metal roofs.

• Tents made from animal hides.

• Stone houses with thatched roofs.

Summarize the historical impacts of early Caribbean settlers on the region.

• Early Caribbean settlers focused solely on fishing and trade.

• The settlers had no significant impact on the local culture or economy.

• Early Caribbean settlers transformed the region's economy, demographics, and culture through agriculture, colonization, and the slave trade.

• The region remained unchanged until the 20th century.

Interpret a primary source document from the early Caribbean period.

• A primary source document from the early Caribbean period is a fictional novel about pirates.

• A primary source document from the early Caribbean period contains modern interpretations of historical events.

• A primary source document from the early Caribbean period provides firsthand accounts of colonization, trade, and cultural interactions.

• A primary source document from the early Caribbean period is a collection of recipes from the 21st century.

What role did family play in the social structure of the Arawaks?

• Family was primarily focused on trade and commerce.

• Family structures were irrelevant to community cohesion.

• Family had no influence on Arawak governance.

• Family was central to the Arawak social structure, influencing governance, agriculture, and community cohesion.

Compare the hunting practices of the Caribs and Ciboney people.

• The Caribs primarily fished while the Ciboney hunted large game.

• The Caribs practiced aggressive and organized hunting, while the Ciboney relied on fishing and gathering.

• The Ciboney were known for their aggressive hunting tactics, unlike the Caribs.

• Both the Caribs and Ciboney used similar hunting techniques and tools.

What types of homes did the early settlers build?

• Log cabins, adobe houses, thatched cottages, and frame houses.

• Mansion-style homes

• Stone houses

• Skyscrapers

How did the arrival of Europeans affect the family structures of the indigenous people?

• Indigenous families adopted European customs and flourished as a result.

• The arrival of Europeans disrupted indigenous family structures by imposing new social norms and causing displacement.

• European influence had no impact on indigenous family structures.

• The arrival of Europeans strengthened indigenous family ties and unity.