Tainos: And their impact on the Caribbean Outline Thesis Statement: The Taino Indians‚ a unique group in Hispaniola‚ made many contributions to the Caribbean that are still shared and practiced in modern-day society. Introduction I. Background A. Definition of Taino B. Culture / Lifestyle II. History A. Housing / dress B. Food / agriculture C. Transportation
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Who are the Taino? The Taino (pronounced Tah-EE-no) were the first "American" Indigenous Peoples encountered by Christopher Columbus and other Europeans in the Caribbean Islands in 1492. The Taino are also the first Indigenous Peoples to be referred to as "Indians" (Indios) in the Western Hemisphere. The traditional territories of the Taino extended throughout the Greater Antilles‚ the Bahamas‚ and even the Southern tip of Florida. The word "Taino" means "good people" in their ancient language
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fortifications. Others were tasked to build canoes‚ utensils‚ weapons and tools. Creating Political Bonds * Caciques were polygamous. They had multiple wives to tend to all their needs. Much like some of the political marriages in European history‚ these tribal leaders often married the daughters of other chieftains to form alliances and bring about peace between tribes. One of the most common ways to gain an ally was to pay a suitable dowry in order to marry the favourite daughter of another
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Monday 15th October. 1. a) Name 2 islands occupied by the Tainos b) Name 3 islands occupied by the Kalinago c) Name 1 island occupied by both peoples mentioned above‚ At the time of European contact in 1492. d) Name 1 territory occupied by the Maya. (7 mks) 2. Explain why most Taino and Kalinago settlements were located near the coast or by
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Similarities between carib and taino These two cultures were primitive both societies did not develop beyond the family village settlement stage Farming activities were carried out almost entirely by the women. Fishing and hunting was done by men. They both have similar custom‚ were people flatten the forehead of their babies They enjoyed singing‚ music‚ and tobacco smoking. The technology of tianoes and caribes were skill at constructing and using dugout cones for fishing and
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by Alan Gregor Cobely; pgs 23-30 TAINO AND KALINAGO RESISTANCE TO EUROPEANS According to recent archaeological evidence‚ the Kalinago were the last migrant group to settle in the Caribbean prior to the arrival of the Europeans in 1492. The Columbus mission found three native groups‚ of different derivation and cultural attainments‚ but all of whom entered the Caribbean from the region of South America known as the Guianas. These were the Ciboney‚ the Taino (Arawaks) and the Kalinago. The Ciboney
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Spanish Influence on the Tainos Numerous individuals know how Columbus As a collective group of individuals‚ we learn of those who have lived before us – from the discovery of the West Indies to the interaction of the natives and colonist. However‚ even when the colonists have discovered these lands‚ it has been unclear as to which group of natives has been affected the most due to the arrival of the Spanish. As historians and their books have recorded‚ Columbus “discovered” the West Indies
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Taíno Indians‚ a subgroup of the Arawakan Indians (a group of American Indians in northeastern South America)‚ The Arawakan achievements included construction of ceremonial ball parks whose boundaries were marked by upright stone dolmens‚ development of a universal language‚ and creation of a complicated religious cosmology. The Arawak/Taino society was basically a very gentle culture. It was characterized by happiness‚ friendliness and a highly organized hierarchical‚ paternal society‚ and
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true parents of our people and the question “Are the Kalinago and Taíno alive and well today?” is commonly asked. The answer to this is quite oblique and can
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COMPARING TAINO & KALINAGO TAINO KALINAGO SETTLEMENT & LOCATION: Usually located near the sea or river either on a plain or on the hillside overlooking the sea. Territories settled: SETTLEMENT & LOCATION: Usually located near the sea on the windward side of the island to guard against surprise attacks. Territories settled: SOCIAL LIFE: Taino society had a strong class structure. The most important persons enjoyed certain privileges as well as power. Taino had a hierarchical
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