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