Indigenous Cultures of the Caribbean

Which indigenous group in the Caribbean was known for their agricultural practices and relatively peaceful society?

• Kalinago

• Taino

• Arawak

• Carib

The Kalinago were often seen as more ______, with a reputation for fierce resistance against European colonizers.

• peaceful

• warlike

• diplomatic

• isolated

What type of social structure did both the Taino and Kalinago have?

• Hierarchical

• Egalitarian

• Feudal

• Monarchical

The economy of the Taino and Kalinago was primarily based on subsistence agriculture, cultivating crops like cassava, maize, and ______.

• potatoes

• yams

• rice

• wheat

Which of the following was NOT a crop cultivated by the Taino and Kalinago?

• Cassava

• Maize

• Yams

• Rice

The Taino and Kalinago supplemented their agriculture with which activities?

• Mining and weaving

• Fishing and hunting

• Trading and crafting

• Herding and pottery

What were the Taino and Kalinago known for in terms of art and technology?

• Metalwork

• Intricate pottery

• Textile weaving

• Stone carving

The use of ______ was a notable aspect of Taino and Kalinago technology.

• wheels

• hammocks

• sails

• bricks

What was a major impact of colonization on the indigenous populations of the Caribbean?

• Population growth

• Cultural revival

• Population decline

• Economic prosperity

Due to European diseases, warfare, and enslavement, the indigenous populations of the Caribbean were ______.

• enriched

• decimated

• isolated

• empowered