Social studies Taino Quiz

Who were the first inhabitants of the Caribbean?

• Africans

• Europeans

• Asians

• Tainos

What does the Jamaican motto 'Out of Many One People' signify?

• Unity in diversity

• Wealth of resources

• Strength in numbers

• Isolation from others

What does the term 'inhabitants' refer to?

• People who live in a place

• Plants in a forest

• People who visit a place

• Animals in a region

What was the physical appearance of the Tainos?

• Very tall with light skin

• Medium height with blue eyes

• Short with olive-brown skin

• Tall with dark skin

What type of clothing did Taino men wear?

• Shirts and ties

• Long dresses

• Loin cloth

• Trousers

What did Taino women wear to signify marriage?

• No clothing

• Pants

• Long skirts

• Short dresses

What were the houses of the Tainos called?

• Hut and Cabin

• Village and Town

• Bohio and Caneye

• Cacique and Taino

What materials were used to build Taino houses?

• Bricks and cement

• Wattled canes and palm leaves

• Glass and plastic

• Wood and metal

Who ruled the Taino villages?

• Warriors

• Kings

• Caciques

• Elders

What did the Tainos use for body painting?

• Watercolors

• Ink from berries

• Paint from flowers

• Dyes made from colored earth