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