History (Taino)

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    Where did the Taino settle in the Caribbean?

    They occupied the Greater Antilles and Lesser Antilles.

    What distinguishes the Taino from earlier inhabitants?

    They were more advanced than the hunter-gatherers they replaced.

    What regions did the Taino migrate from?

    They came from the Orinoco region in South America.

    Which islands are part of the Greater Antilles?

    Jamaica, Cuba, Hispaniola, and Puerto Rico.

    How did Taino development vary across the Caribbean?

    It depended on the specific islands they occupied.

    What is a key characteristic of Taino society?

    They had distinct social, religious, political, and economic practices.

    What impact did the Taino have on the Caribbean?

    They replaced earlier hunter-gatherer societies.

    Which islands are included in the Lesser Antilles?

    Barbados, Saint Kitts and Nevis, and others.

    What does Ichirouganaim mean?

    It may refer to 'red stone island with teeth outside' or 'red land with white teeth'.

    Why did the Arawak/Taino settle in Barbados?

    The island had coral reefs, fertile soil, and abundant clay and conch shells.

    What was a primary food in the Taino diet?

    Cassava cakes made from processed cassava.

    What is a notable feature of Taino houses?

    They were round, thatched, and built to withstand hurricanes.

    How did Taino men and women differ in clothing?

    Men generally went naked, while women wore a net or grass apron.

    What distinguishes a Bohio from a Caney?

    Bohios were for regular citizens, Caneys were for chiefs.

    What physical characteristic was considered beautiful by the Arawaks?

    Flattened foreheads achieved through head shaping in infancy.

    What type of ornaments did Taino people wear?

    They wore earrings, nose rings, and necklaces, often made of gold.

    What evidence indicates Arawak occupation in Barbados?

    Artifacts like pottery and primitive agricultural remains.

    What was the significance of the bridge in Bridgetown?

    It indicated Arawak occupation and led to the city's naming.