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