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Who were first Amerindian to contact the Spanish?
The Arawack of Hispaniola(or Haiti) encountered the Spanish first.
What two words do you use from the Taino?
The most important Taino words we use are barbecue and cannibal. People familiar with Puerto Rico know other Taino words, such as bohio, a native hut, and borinquen,"Puerto Rican."
Where does the word iguana come from?
From the Arawak language of central America meaning lizard
What are 2 Taino words that we still use today?
Two Taino words that we still use today are "hurricane" and "hammock". "Hurricane" is derived from the Taino word "huracán", meaning storm or god of storm. "Hammock" comes from the Taino word "hamaca", which means fishing net.
How do you pronounce taino?
Tie-EE-noh.
How did the Taino offend the spanish?
No
How did Spanish conquistadors treat the Tainos?
They mistreated them ,they raped their woman and beat there men and when the Taino tried to defended themselves they ensalved them and killed most of them while in there search for gold which even though there turned out to be none the Taino population dropped to 6,000-8,000 people.
What is Puerto Rico culture?
A combination of Spanish, Taino, African and American behaviors.
What are puertoriacans mixed with?
Spanish, West African, and Taino (Native American) blood.
What native culture were in Puerto Rico before the Spanish arrived?
Taino Indians
What three cultures influence Puerto Rico's music?
Spanish, African and Taino
What is the name of the native Indians that inhabited Puerto Rico before the Spanish came?
The Taino.
When the spanish monarchy abolished this system spanish landlords in new Spain turned to African slaves to meet there labor needs?
Taino
How do you say do you want a treat in Spanish?
'Do you want a treat' in Spanish is ¿Quieres un regalo?'.'
What happened to the taino site?
The Taino site, which refers to the archaeological remains of the Taino people, was significantly impacted by European colonization in the late 15th century. Many Taino communities faced drastic population declines due to disease, enslavement, and violent conflict with Spanish colonizers. Today, various Taino sites have been preserved as archaeological parks and heritage sites, highlighting the culture and history of the Taino people, though many original sites have been lost or altered over time. Efforts continue to recognize and celebrate Taino heritage within modern Caribbean societies.
Who were the natives of Puerto Rico?
Taino Indians.
Who were first Amerindian to contact the Spanish?
The Arawack of Hispaniola(or Haiti) encountered the Spanish first.
