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What is similarities between the Caribs and Arawaks?
the caribs used to eat the dead women of their tribe because they thought that by eating women they would receive the fertilty that the women had and that is how gays and lesbians came about. many people may not know this but christopher columbus was a gay man. he belived that aliens granted him a gift and every night he would thank them by the beach. that is y it is not got to make daybreak on the beach you may become GAY. DUUM DUUM DUUUM. peace out.
How did the arawaks make their hut's?
Out of wood
What kind of crafts did the Caribs make?
Nice ones.
What did the arawaks use to make a flat kind of bread?
yeast
What did the arawaks use to make body paint?
herbs, berries and other plants that gave of color
How did the Arawaks catch turtles?
The Arawaks used a sucking fish that closely resembled an eel. They would use the remora (sucking fish) to suck and hold onto the turtle. The fish would not let go unless given fresh meat to suck on. The Arawaks would then pull in the remora(sucking fish) and turtle to make their meal.
Arawaks is a common noun or a proper noun?
Well, darling, Arawaks is a proper noun. It refers to a specific indigenous group of people, not just any old generic noun. So, if you're talking about those particular folks, make sure to give them the capital letter they deserve.
What food the arawaks contributed to Guyana?
The Arawaks contributed several important foods to Guyana, including cassava, which is a staple in the local diet and is used to make cassava bread and a variety of other dishes. They also introduced fruits such as cashews and a variety of tropical nuts. Additionally, the Arawaks cultivated crops like sweet potatoes and maize, which have become integral to Guyanese cuisine. Their agricultural practices and knowledge significantly influenced the region's food culture.
How arawaks make hammocks?
The Arawaks traditionally make hammocks using natural fibers sourced from plants, such as cotton or the bark of certain trees. They weave these fibers together using a technique that involves creating a strong, supportive net-like structure. The process requires skill and patience, as the weaving must be tight enough to support weight while allowing for flexibility and comfort. Once completed, the hammocks are often adorned with decorative patterns, reflecting the cultural artistry of the Arawak people.
How did arawaks cut the trees?
The Arawaks, indigenous peoples of the Caribbean, typically employed stone tools, such as axes and chisels, made from materials like flint or obsidian, to cut down trees. They also utilized fire to clear areas by burning underbrush and smaller trees, which would make it easier to fell larger ones. This method not only facilitated their agricultural practices but also shaped the landscape for habitation and resource gathering. Their techniques demonstrated a deep understanding of their environment and sustainable practices.
Did the Arawaks slant their forehead for beauty?
I have been looking for the same information... I have been reading James Michener's novel CARIBBEAN. In it he talks about an Arawak tribe and how the bind their children's heads to make their foreheads slanted toward the top of their heads. I was trying to find a picture.
What is Arawak customs?
Columbus described the Arawaks and Caribs "as a people in their original simplicity…stark naked as they were born, men and women." The Arawaks were short medium height, well shaped, but slightly built, except in Hispaniola where they were plump. It appeared that they were physically weak in comparison with the Africans and Europeans. Their skin was "olive" meaning smooth and brown. The Arawaks were considered naturally good-looking but distorted their features by artificial means. Their heads were flattened at the foreheads as babies when the skull was bound between two boards. This elongated head was considered as a mark of beauty. This may have been done to thicken the skull thus it could withstand heavy blows. Tales were told of Spaniards who broke their swords on Arawak heads. The Arawaks had broad noses and their nostrils probably flared wide. Their hair was straight and black, but coarse, and was usually long. The Arawaks were subsistence farmers, growing food mainly for their own needs. They cut down trees to make room for planting and used the "slash-and-burn" method of farming. This is a simple method where the land was burnt to clear it of weeds and bush. The ash produced was mixed with fish and urine (pea) to produce fertilizer to help prolong the productiveness of the land. Crops were then planted in the ashes among the blackened tree stumps. These primitive farmers did not practice crop rotation, after about five to ten years, the soil would become exhausted, and the village would proceed to clear fresh land. Women did the planting and were responsible for the preparation of food. The women worked in rows, each woman carrying a bag of soaked grain around her neck. The woman made a hole with her digging stick, threw a few grains of corn into it with her left hand, covered the hole with her foot, and repeated the process until her share of the planting was done. Corn was planted on the hillsides during the period of new moon and after the start of the rains. Crop also known as yuca. slips were cut from the stem and planted in mounds on the level earth. Cassava was planted twice a year when the soil was damp. Cotton and tobacco were also grown. The Arawaks ate a variety of other fruits and vegetables including pineapples, mammy apples, apples, naseberries, guavas and cashews. the Arawaks didn't touch the mammy apples cause they believed that it was food for the dead.
