Caribbean Indigenous People and Age of exploration Quiz

Which country did the Caribbean’s indigenous people come from?

• north America

• South America

• Central America

• Canada

Why did the first people migrate to the Caribbean?

• They were chasing wild herds. EgDeer

• They were running away from enemy tribes

• They were attracted to the Caribbean climate

• They were in search of North America

The Kalinago migrated to the Caribbean before the Tainos.

• true

• false

Which of the Following was a dye NOT used by the Kalinagos?

• Roucou

• Saffron

• Plant dye

• Cassava juice

The Kalinago inhabited Grenada when the French invaded.

• true

• false

All of the following were materials used by the indigenous people EXCEPT

• Wood

• Grass

• Cotton

• Metal

Who did Columbus meet when he landed in the Bahamas?

• tainos

• kalinago

• mayans

Why is the Caribbean called the “West Indies”?

• it is part of India

• It was the name given by the indigenous people

• Christopher Columbus thought he reached India by sailing West

• It is located west of India

What was the primary reason for the Kalinago's successful adaptation to the Caribbean environment?

• They had advanced technology

• They were skilled navigators

• They had a deep understanding of local resources

• They formed alliances with other tribes

Which of the following islands was primarily inhabited by the Tainos?

• Barbados

• Hispaniola

• Jamaica

• Trinidad