Taino Economy
What activities dd the Tainos do to get food?
Hunted, fished, gathered fruits and agriculture
What were the houses made of?
wood, palm leaves
Who were the Gods?
Cemies
Objecs made from stone
spears, tools, idols
Mrs. Echevarria's favorite color
Pink
What is a conuco?
A small, raised mound of soil used for planting
Types of Taino art
Pottery, carvings in stone and wood, baskets and body paint
What is a cemi?
A carved figure representing gods.
Objects made from metal
Ornaments, jewelry, small ceremonial objects
Mrs's favorite hobby
reading
Why was planting in conucos important?
They kept soil healthy and helped crops grow better
A plaza for ball games and ceremonies.
Why was the cemi important?
It was sacred, it protected the community and it was used in rituals
Why were stone tools important?
They were durable and useful for carving, cuting and building
Mrs favorite food
Steak
What crops did they grow?
Mainly yca, sweet potatoes, corn, squash and pineapple
Describe a taino celebration
it included dancing, singing, storytelling, music, and rituals.
Special Roles
Cacique, bohique, nitainos, naborias
Natural resources used daily
Wood, stone, shells, plants, animals
Mrs. Age
25
How did they barter?
Trading goods with other groups
Instuments that they used
maracas, drums, guiros, flutes
How did they pass down stories and traditions?
Oral Storytelling
Bonus: Mention the role of the Bohique
Priest and doctor
Mrs. Favorite movie
Coraline