Taino - Grade 4

What did the Tainos need to survive?

fresh water, forest trees, and food

What did the Tainos use trees for?

build their houses, tools and canoes

Why was it an advantage to live near the sea?

They could see any enemies approaching and warn the villagers to hide.

What kind of tools did the Tainos use?

They used stone and wooden tools

Did the Tainos have metal tools?

No

Why was the land near the sea and along rivers good for farming?

The land was fertile and flat, and it was easy to take water from the river to water crops.

What materials were used to build Taino house?

Wood, Clay, Reeds, Thatch, Bamboo

What is the leader of the Tainos called?

Cacique or chief

Where did the Tainos settle in Jamaica?

Seville (St. Ann), White Marl & Guanaboa vale (St Catherine)

What were the Tainos good at (their occupation)?

They were good at farming, fishing, and making crafts.

How many Tainos were in the region when Columbus came?

There were about 6 million Tainos.

Where in the Caribbean did the Tainos mostly live?

 Cuba, Hispaniola, Jamaica, and Puerto Rico

What is the Taino name for Jamaica?

 Xaymaca

What does Xaymaca mean?

'land of wood and water'

How many villages were in Jamaica when Columbus came?

Over 200 villages

How many people could fit in a Taino canoe?

Up to 100 hundred people could fit in a Taino canoe.

How did the Tainos travel to the Caribbean islands?

They traveled in canoes built from huge trees.

Where did the Tainos come from?

They came from the Orinoco and the Amazon River valleys of South America.

What did the Tainos eat?

Variety of foods, including fish, shellfish, fruits, vegetables, and nuts. They also grew crops such as cassava, sweet potatoes, and maize.

What did the Tainos wear?

The Tainos wore simple clothing made from cotton or bark. Men often wore loincloths, while women wore skirts or tunics. They also wore jewelry made from shells, bones, and feathers.

What did the Tainos do for fun?

The Tainos played a variety of games, including ball games, wrestling, and dancing. They also enjoyed music and storytelling.

What were the 3 main Taino groups?

Western, Classic & Eastern Tainos

Where were the Western Tainos living?

The Western Tainos lived in Cuba, Jamaica and The Bahamas.

Where did the Classic Tainos live?

The Classic Tainos lived in Hispaniola

Where did the Eastern Tainos live?

The Eastern Tainos lived in the northern part of the Lesser Antilles

What was the Taino religion?

They were Polytheistic - they believed in many gods.

What was the name for the Taino Gods?

Zemis

Who were the first known inhabitants of Jamaica?

Tainos

What are the physical features of the Tainos?

The Taino were described as short to medium height, with dark brown eyes. High cheeks bones and thick straight long Black hair. In general, they are of a light brown complexion.

Define migration.

Migration is the movement of humans from one place to another

Define continent?

A continent is a massive area of land that is separated from ot

Define inhabitant?

Inhabitant are people who live in a particular place

Define indigenous people?

People or objects that’s are native to a certain region or environment

Define archaeologist?

A scientist who studies human history by digging up human remains and artifacts

Define Europeans?

Someone who lives in Europe or is