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