The Tainos

Define who is Taino?

• The Taino are an indigenous people of the Caribbean.
• The Taino are a European royal family.
• The Taino are a group of African tribes.
• The Taino are a type of tropical fruit.

What was the name of the game the Tainos played?

• Batos

• Dandy Shandy

• Skipping

• Cricket

Describe the physical appearance of the Tainos.

• The Tainos had dark skin, blue eyes, and wore heavy armor.
• The Tainos were known for their long beards and bright red skin.
• The Tainos were short with pale skin and curly blonde hair.
• The Tainos had medium to tall stature, light to dark brown skin, straight black hair, high cheekbones, and often adorned their bodies with tattoos and jewelry.

Where was the Tainos originally from?

• The Caribbean Islands
• The Great Plains
• The Sahara Desert
• Northeastern South America

Name 3 places in Jamaica that the Tainos settled.

• Kingston
• Montego Bay
• St. Ann, St. Mary, Clarendon
• Negril

Who and how did the Tainos worship?

• The Tainos worshipped only one god named Yuca.
• The Tainos did not practice any form of worship.
• The Tainos worshipped a many gods called Zemi through rituals, offerings, and ceremonies.

• The Tainos worshipped through dance and music alone.

How did the Tainos dress?

• The Tainos wore heavy woolen garments and boots.
• The Tainos dressed in elaborate gowns and suits made of silk.
• The Tainos preferred modern clothing like jeans and t-shirts.
• The Tainos dressed in loincloths for men and skirts for women, using natural fibers and adorned with jewelry.

Describe a Taino's house.

• A Taino's house is a tall skyscraper made of glass and steel.
• A Taino's house is a rectangular building made of stone and clay.
• A Taino's house is a simple tent made of animal skins.
• A Taino's house, called a 'bohio', is a circular or oval structure made of wooden frames covered with palm thatch.

What types of houses did the different Tainos live in?

• The Tainos lived in cottages and bungalows.
• The Tainos lived in 'bohios' and 'caneyes'.
• The Tainos lived in igloos and yurts.
• The Tainos lived in skyscrapers and villas.

Give examples of different Taino jobs.

• Examples of Taino jobs include farmers, fishermen, hunters

• merchants
• weavers
• hunters