Taino influences on Jamaican culture - Test
- 1. What is the name of the indigenous people who lived in Jamaica before the arrival of the Spanish?
A) Maya
B) Inca
C) Aztec
D) Taino
- 2. What is the Taino word for the spirit believed to protect and guide individuals in Jamaican culture?
A) Zemi
B) Jerk
C) Calabash
D) Brimstone
- 3. Which popular Jamaican celebration is influenced by Taino traditions?
A) Jonkonnu
B) Mardi Gras
C) Carnival
D) Oktoberfest
- 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) Pottery
B) Basket Weaving
C) Woodcarving
D) Quilting
- 6. What did Taino women use to make their intricate textiles that influenced Jamaican fabric designs?
A) Cotton
B) Linen
C) Silk
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) Sumo
D) Polo
- 8. Which of the following fruits is native to Jamaica and was cultivated by the Taino people?
A) Passion Fruit
B) Guava
C) Pineapple
D) Banana
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