The Arawaks

What is an ancestor?

• our parents and siblings

• a family member who came before us

• a family member who came after us

What were the earliest settlers in the Caribbean called?

• The Africans

• The Europeans

• The Amerindians

The Amerindian people can be separated into two (2) groups. What are they?

Note: You MUST choose/click the two (2) correct answers.

• Arawak

• Mayan

• Carib

• Aztec

What continent did the Amerindians settle in BEFORE they migrated to the Caribbean?

• North America

• India

• South America

What river did the Amerindians follow to get to the Caribbean?

• The Orinoco

• The Amazon

• The São Francisco

In what type of settlemets did the Arawaks live?

• Villages

• Cities

• Small Towns

What was the leader of the Arawak society called?

• The King

• The Cacique

• The Ouboutu

What name did the Arawaks give to St. Lucia?

• Hewanorra

• Ka-iri

• Xaymaca

Select the technology made by the Arawaks.

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Select the foods that the Arawaks ate.

• cows

• fish

• mangoes

• cassava

• peppers