Taino Culture and Practices

The video explores the lifestyle of the Tainos, focusing on their games, cooking methods, and food. It highlights their agricultural practices, including the cultivation of cassava, sweet potatoes, and tobacco. The Tainos' hunting practices, clothing made from cotton, and their housing structures are also discussed.

What was the primary purpose of the game Batos played by the Tainos?

• To train for hunting

• To entertain themselves

• To prepare for war

• To teach children

Which of the following was NOT a cooking method used by the Tainos?

• Boiling

• Roasting

• Frying

• Grilling

What is the modern equivalent of the Tainos' cassava bread?

• Pita

• Naan

• Tortilla

• Bami

Which dish mentioned is still commonly prepared today that originated from the Tainos?

• Pepper pot soup

• Sushi

• Tacos

• Pizza

What crop did the Tainos plant that is also known as corn?

• Maize

• Wheat

• Rice

• Barley

Which animal was NOT hunted by the Tainos?

• Wild birds

• Iguana

• Elephant

• Snapperfish

What material did the Tainos use to make their clothes?

• Wool

• Cotton

• Silk

• Leather

What was the trunk of the cotton tree used for by the Tainos?

• Creating musical instruments

• Building houses

• Making canoes

• Crafting tools

What type of house did the Tainos live in?

• Igloo

• Kassik house

• Kanai

• Yurt