Guanche Life and Culture
Who were the original people who lived on Tenerife before the Spanish arrived?
The Guanche
Which country conquered Tenerife in the late 1400s?
Spain
What is Mount Teide?
A volcano
What is a port?
A place where ships load and unload goods
What animal was very important to Guanche life for food, clothing, and trade?
Goats
What does the word conquest mean?
Taking control of land by force
How did Mount Teide affect Guanche beliefs?
They believed it was sacred and connected to spirits or gods
Name one important product Tenerife exported during Spanish rule.
Sugar, cochineal, or wine
Where did many Guanche people live or store food?
In Caves
What battle showed strong Guanche resistance against the Spanish?
The First Battle of Acentejo
How does Mount Teide affect weather on Tenerife?
It causes different climates, with more rain in the north and drier areas in the south
Why was cochineal valuable to Europe?
It made a bright red dye used in clothing and art
What were Guanche leaders or kings called?
Menceyes
Name one reason why the Spanish wanted to control Tenerife.
Fertile land, important location in the Atlantic, or trade routes
What changes helped tourism grow during and after the Franco era?
Roads, airports, hotels, and development
Why did Santa Cruz de Tenerife grow into an important trading city?
It had a good harbor and was on major trade routes and was protected well by the military
The Guanche used old stories to explain the natural world or teach a lesson. What were these called?
Myths
When the Guanche fought the Spanish, they demonstrated fighting back or refusing to give up to an enemy. What is this called?
Resistance
How did Tenerife’s economy change over time?
It shifted from farming and fishing to tourism and service jobs
Explain the difference between a port and a harbor.
Port — A place where ships stop to load and unload goods
Harbor — A sheltered area of water where ships can anchor safely