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