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WorksheetsEaster Term Social Studies Quiz
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Worksheet time: 51mins
In Section A: The Taíno, Lucayans, Culture, and Junkanoo, why must historians be careful when using Spanish written accounts to learn about the Taíno people?
The Spanish wrote very little
The Taíno controlled what was written
The accounts may be biased or self-serving
The records were translated incorrectly
In Section A: The Taíno, Lucayans, Culture, and Junkanoo, why do historians not know exactly how the Taíno viewed themselves?
Their language disappeared
They had no written records
Their villages were destroyed
Their leaders refused interviews
In Section A: The Taíno, Lucayans, Culture, and Junkanoo, what is anthropology?
The study of ancient tools
The study of human societies and how they lived
The study of religion
The study of maps
In Section A: The Taíno, Lucayans, Culture, and Junkanoo, what do linguists study?
Tools and artifacts
Human remains
Languages and word origins
Customs and traditions
In Section A: The Taíno, Lucayans, Culture, and Junkanoo, early Junkanoo costumes were mainly made from:
Imported cloth
Animal skins
Whatever materials enslaved people could find
Cotton uniforms
Why were newspapers important in early Junkanoo costumes?
They were waterproof
They were cheap, accessible and could be pasted and layered.
They could be woven like cloth
They glitter in the dark
What did the use of newspapers in Junkanoo costumes symbolise?
Wealth
Political power
Turning discarded items into beauty
European influence
How did the Taíno/Lucayans mainly travel between islands?
Rafts
Ships
Canoes
Bridges
What were Taíno canoes usually made from?
Reeds
Planks
Hollowed tree trunks
Clay
What were Lucayan houses mainly made from?
Stone and clay
Wood, palm leaves, and thatch
Brick and mortar
Bamboo only
What would most likely be seen inside a Lucayan home?
Chairs and tables
Beds and cupboards
Hammocks, pottery, baskets, and tools
Metal cooking pots
What were ordinary Taíno houses called?
Bohíos
Caneyes
Duho
Zemis
What shape were most ordinary Taíno houses?
Square
Rectangular
Round with conical roofs
Oval
What was special about the chief’s house?
Underground
Smaller
Larger and rectangular
Shared
How did the Lucayans mainly live?
Nomadic
By trade
Communally and cooperatively
By warfare
What were used for field crops by the Taíno/Lucayans?
Irrigated fields
Raised mounds
Stone terraces
Flood plains
What were these raised mounds called?
Bohíos
Conucos
Zemis
Caneyes
What does it mean that the Lucayans lived at a subsistence level?
They traded goods
They produced extra food
They grew only what they needed
They stored food for years
Where was most cooking and eating done?
Inside houses
On beaches
Outside under shelters
Which crop was a major Taíno field crop?
Wheat
Rice
Cassava
Sugar cane
Which method was used to obtain food?
Importing
Herding
Fishing, hunting, farming, and gathering
Factory farming
Which animal was commonly hunted?
Deer
Iguana
Cow
Pig
How did the Taíno/Lucayans usually dress?
Fully covered clothing
Animal skin outfits
Light clothing or little clothing due to climate
Heavy woven garments
What ornaments did the Taíno commonly wear?
Gold crowns only
Beads, feathers, shells, and bones
Iron jewelry
Cloth scarves
What colours were commonly used in Taíno body paint?
Blue and green
Red, black, and white
Yellow and purple
Brown only
Why did the dyes help the Taíno?
Healing
Mosquito repellent
Decoration only
Waterproofing
What was a favourite Taíno dish?
Roasted fish
Cassava bread
Pepper pot
Fruit stew
What was pepper pot?
Bread
Soup
A slow-cooked meat and vegetable stew
Dried meat
What was a central part of Lucayan life?
Trade
Warfare
Religion
Exploration
What was the Taíno song and dance called?
Junkanoo
Areyto
Cohoba
Conuco
What game did the Taíno play for sport and ceremony?
Stick fighting
Bat-and-ball
Batey ball game
Wrestling
Which of the following BEST describes the responsibilities of the cacique?
Farming, fishing, weaving, cooking
Leading ceremonies, making decisions, settling disputes, guiding the village
Teaching children only
Which of the following were privileges of the cacique?
Farming daily and hunting
Wearing special clothing, sitting on a duho, having authority, living in a larger house
Sleeping outside
Sharing equal status
What special seat did the cacique sit on?
Zemi
Caney
Duho
Bohío
What were zemis?
Tools
Musical instruments
Spirit idols or gods
Houses
What did the Taíno believe happened after death?
Spirit vanished
Spirit returned
Went to Coaybay (heaven)
Only chiefs lived on
Which FOUR main ways help historians learn about the Taíno?
Newspapers, radio, TV, books
Archaeology, anthropology, linguistics, Spanish records
Interviews, photos, maps, drawings
Songs, games, dances, stories
What does the word culture mean?
Food only
Music only
The way of life of a group of people
Clothing styles
What does rhythm refer to?
Drawing patterns
Repeated beat in music and dance
Writing style
Clothing design
What is symbolism?
Decoration
Movement
Using objects or actions to represent ideas
Costume making
What is a tradition?
A rule
A law
Customs passed down from generation to generation
A belief system
What is Junkanoo?
Taíno ritual
Farming festival
Bahamian cultural celebration
Spanish holiday
Why was Junkanoo important to enslaved Africans?
For money
Escape
Cultural expression and identity
Religious conversion
Where does the name “Junkanoo” most likely come from?
Taíno god
Spanish word
John Canoe
African drum
What were cassava cakes mainly cooked on?
Clay ovens
Flat clay griddles
Hot stones
Metal pans
Which of the following items would MOST likely be found as Lucayan trade goods?
Glass beads
Gold pieces, special stones, axe-heads, and pottery
Silk cloth
Iron tools
Which role was mainly done by Lucayan men?
Making pots and baskets
Planting crops
Clearing fields, hunting, and fishing
Bringing up children
Which task was the responsibility of Lucayan men?
Cleaning houses
Making hammocks
Making canoes
Preparing food
What was one responsibility of Lucayan women?
Teaching boys to hunt
Making weapons
Planting and caring for crops
Clearing forests
Which of the following was done by Lucayan women?
Making spears
Cleaning houses and preparing food
Fishing in deep waters
Leading wars
Which items were made by the Lucayans?
Guns and shields
Spears, hammocks, baskets, canoes, and pottery
Metal armor
Glass containers
Which personal items did Lucayans create and wear?
Hats and shoes
Necklaces, arm bands, and leg bands
Crowns
Helmets
Which of the following BEST describes the Lucayan diet?
Mostly meat
Mostly plants
Balanced, using food from land and sea
Mostly imported food
Which animals were hunted by the Lucayans?
Deer and pigs
Iguanas
Horses
Sheep
Which foods were obtained through fishing?
Birds and snakes
Turtles and seals
Corn and sweet potatoes
Fruits and berries
Which crops were grown by the Lucayans?
Rice and wheat
Maize (corn), sweet potatoes, peppers, herbs, tobacco, and cotton
Sugar cane
Cocoa
Which foods were gathered rather than grown or hunted?
Corn and cotton
Iguanas and birds
Eggs, berries, and fruit
Peppers and herbs
What fishing methods were used by the Lucayans?
Nets, hooks and line, spears, and remora
Fishing rods only
Traps only
What farming method was used by the Lucayans?
Irrigation
Crop rotation
Slash-and-burn
Terracing
What tool was used to plant crops?
Hoe
Shovel
Digging stick (coa)
Plough
Which hunting tools were used by the Lucayans?
Guns and traps
Spears, bows and arrows, and clubs
Nets only
Knives only
How were some foods gathered?
Using metal tools
By hand and with baskets
By digging pits
By trading
What was one form of punishment used by the Lucayans?
Exile
Prison
Tormenting by tying and stuffing the mouth
Fines
What was the Lucayans’ favourite dish?
Roasted fish
Cassava bread
Pepper pot
Fruit stew
What is pepper pot?
Fried meat
A soup eaten cold
A stew of meat and vegetables cooked slowly over fire
Baked bread
What are pull factors?
Reasons people are forced to leave
Reasons that attract people to a new place
Natural disasters
Rules made by leaders
What is a settlement?
A farming method
A group of travelers
A place where people choose to live
A trading route
Where did the Amerindians originally come from?
North America
Europe
South America, especially the Orinoco River Valley
Africa
Why did the Amerindians move into the Caribbean islands?
They were captured
They were exploring for fun
They traveled north from South America
They were escaping war in Europe
Which is an example of a push factor?
Fertile land
Plenty of fish
Shortage of food
Fresh water
Which of the following is also a push factor?
Conflict and overpopulation
Rich soil
Calm seas
Which is an example of a pull factor?
Overcrowding
Conflict
Fertile land and fresh water
Food shortage
Why were fresh water and animals important pull factors?
They made travel easier
They allowed trade
They supported survival and settlement
They showed power
Which statement best explains why the Lucayans survived well in the Bahamas?
They depended on trade
They had metal tools
They used land and sea resources wisely
They lived alone
What does the word “nomad” mean?
A person who lives in one place
A person who moves from place to place
A person who hunts animals
A person who grows crops
Why did early people migrate across continents?
They wanted to explore new lands
They followed animals for food
They were escaping war
They were searching for gold
What led the Mongoloids out of Central America?
Boats
Maps
Which of the following animals were hunted by the Mongoloids?
Cow, Pig, Chicken, Goat
Mammoth, Buffalo, Seal, Deer
Tiger, Lion, Bear, Monkey
Whale, Dolphin, Shark, Crab
Where did most Amerindians settle after reaching the Americas?
Only in North America
Throughout North and South America
Only in Central America
Only in the Caribbean
The Arawaks and Caribs later moved to:
South America
The Caribbean islands
Europe
Africa
The Mayas occupied:
Peru and Bolivia
Mexico, Guatemala, and Honduras
Cuba and Jamaica
Panama and Costa Rica
The Aztecs settled in:
North America
Mexico and parts of Central America
South America
The Caribbean
The Incas occupied:
Panama
Peru
Honduras
Mexico
What is a “duho”?
A ball game
A ceremonial stool or seat
A hut
A weapon
What is a “caneye”?
A field for crops
A ceremonial dance
The cacique’s hut
A hammock
What is a “coa”?
A digging stick
A cooking pot
A musical instrument
A weapon
Who were the enemies of the Arawaks?
Lucayans
Caribs
Tainos
Incas
Who were the Lucayans?
Mountain people
Island people
Warriors
Priests
What does “Tainos” mean?
Brave people
Noble people
Island people
Hunters
What is “maize”?
Corn
Cassava
Sweet potato
Plantain
What is “manioc”?
Cassava
Corn
Yam
Pepper
What are “conucos”?
Ceremonial seats
Fields for crops
Sacred grounds
Cooking pots
What is “areito”?
Singing and dancing
A stew
A hut
A hammock
What is “cahoba”?
A ball game
Powdered tobacco
A field
A hut
What does “coyaba” mean?
Earth
Heaven
Fire
Water
What is a “bohío”?
A ceremonial seat
A ball game
An ordinary Arawak hut
A hammock
Who were the “nitainos”?
Warriors
Noble men
Priests
Farmers
What is a “zemi”?
A hammock
A ball game
The Arawak’s idol or god
A hut
What is “batós”?
A ball game
A hammock
A hut
A stew
What is “Pepper Pot”?
A ceremonial seat
A stew
A field
A hut
What is a “hammock”?
A ceremonial dance
A sleeping sling
A hut
A stew
