- 1. What is the name of the indigenous people who lived in Jamaica before the arrival of the Spanish?
A) Maya
B) Aztec
C) Taino
D) Inca
- 2. What is the Taino word for the spirit believed to protect and guide individuals in Jamaican culture?
A) Calabash
B) Brimstone
C) Zemi
D) Jerk
- 3. Which popular Jamaican celebration is influenced by Taino traditions?
A) Oktoberfest
B) Jonkonnu
C) Mardi Gras
D) Carnival
- 4. Which traditional Taino craft continues to be practiced in Jamaica today?
A) Woodcarving
B) Pottery
C) Basket Weaving
D) Quilting
- 5. Which precious metal used in Taino jewelry making is still valued in Jamaican craftsmanship?
A) Silver
B) Platinum
C) Gold
D) Bronze
- 6. What did Taino women use to make their intricate textiles that influenced Jamaican fabric designs?
A) Linen
B) Wool
C) Cotton
D) Silk
- 7. What is the Taino name for the ceremonial ball game that influenced modern sports like cricket and soccer in Jamaica?
A) Sumo
B) Polo
C) Jai Alai
D) Batey
- 8. Which of the following fruits is native to Jamaica and was cultivated by the Taino people?
A) Guava
B) Pineapple
C) Banana
D) Passion Fruit
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