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