Tyo and Carob Culture Questions

The video explores the historical and cultural aspects of the Tyo and Carobs, two indigenous groups encountered by Columbus in 1492. It delves into the Carobs' exceptional seafaring skills, their raids on the Tyo, and the Tyo's ceremonial ball game, Batey. The Tyo's religious practices, including the worship of Zies, and their agricultural innovations are discussed. The video also highlights the influence of Carobs on language and the matrilineal social structures of both groups.

What year did Christopher Columbus arrive on the island known today as the Dominican Republic?

• 1492

• 1510

• 1500

• 1485

What was the primary purpose of the Carobs' seafaring skills?

• Fishing

• Trading

• Exploration

• Raiding

What was the name of the ball game played by the Tyo?

• Basketball

• Bate

• Soccer

• Polo

What material was the ball used in the Tyo's game Bate made from?

• Leather

• Tree sap and plant fiber

• Plastic

• Metal

What were the Zies in Tyo culture?

• Musical instruments

• Clothing

• Sacred objects

• Weapons

What was the purpose of offerings in Tyo religious practices?

• To celebrate harvest

• To decorate their homes

• To trade with other tribes

• To gain favor from spirits

What unique feature did the Carobs' language have?

• It was written

• It was gendered

• It was pictorial

• It was silent

Which word in modern languages is derived from the Tyo word 'Huracan'?

• Storm

• Hurricane

• Cyclone

• Tornado

What type of societal structure did both the Tyo and Carobs have?

• Feudal

• Matrilineal

• Democratic

• Patrilineal

Which of the following is NOT a word derived from Carob or Tyo language?

• Barbecue

• Computer

• Canoe

• Hammock