taino civilastion Flashcards
1
Q
what was the tainos main crop?
A
manioc
2
Q
what is the conuco cultivation?
A
This is an organised system that produced starch-based
foods and foods rich in sugar.
3
Q
what was the bitter cassava used for?
A
to produce flour for breads and cakes
4
Q
what was the sweet cassava used for?
A
it was boiled and roasted to eat with fish or meat.
5
Q
why was cassava adopted as a staple?
A
- it was high in nutrition
- suitable for different soils and climate.
- could be stored for in longer time in humid weather.
6
Q
what is batata?
A
sweet potato
7
Q
who was the ruler of the taino?
A
the cacique
8
Q
who did the taino wordship?
A
ancestors
9
Q
what are some evidence the tainos had a complex civilastion?
A
- their religion
- leisure activities
- herbs for medicine
- cooking and seasoning
- transportation
- conuco cultiivation
