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They didnt have any clothes except for a cloth they wore and they had there body's painted. Sometimes for food they would catch turtles and eat them. Then Columbus came and the Arawaks didnt like him so they made him stay on the bay he discovered Jamaica on. Sometimes the evil tribe the caribs who were canibals would caome onto to their land to fight.
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What were the roles of arawak women?
roles of an Arawak woman: prepare food and plant
Where did the Arawak Indians come from?
Arawak Indians came frm many of places in the west indies such as Barbados, Bahamas and so much more. It is believed that they came from South America!
What shelter did the Arawaks live in?
In all Arawak settlements several families shared one house, which was called a caneye. It was round, and made of wattle with a thatched roof. Sometimes it had windows, but not always, and there was almost never a smokehole.
How the political organization of the Arawak government helped the people of the community?
i dont know the answer
Why did the Arawak flatten their babies forehead?
They did it for beauty, religious reasons and for hunting.
Where did the Caribs and Arawak live?
they lived in Trinidad and Tobago
What does the Arawak leader lives in?
they live in A bohio but anyones knows what the chir name dohu was made of?
Another name for the Tainos is the?
Island Arawak
Who was the leader of the Arawak?
The leader of the arawak indians is the cacique. Hope that helped :)
How do you pronounce arawak?
In general, Arawak is pronounced as "uh-RAH-wak" with the stress on the second syllable. However, keep in mind that pronunciation can vary depending on regional accents and dialects.
What is the arawak ceremonial stool called?
the arawak ceremonial stool is called a duho
What is the greatest crime in arawak society?
In Arawak society, one of the greatest crimes was to violate the community's rules and disrupt the harmony of the tribe. This could include acts of betrayal, theft, or violence that undermined the cohesion and well-being of the group. Such actions were seen as serious offenses that could lead to social ostracism or other forms of punishment.
Who had to do with the killing of the Arawak Indians?
Christopher Columbus was the main source behind the elimination of the Arawak Indians.
Dibujos de lo que comen la familia arawak?
wath is a et of the arawak
Where do Nacirema live?
Territory between the Canadian Cree, the Yaqui and Tarahumane of Mexico and the Carib and Arawak of the Antilles.
What tribe did Cristopher Columbus meet on Hispaniola and what happend?
Arawak Indians, were the ones that Christopher Columbus would meet up with. The English words canoe and tobacco came from Arawak through Spanish. The Spanish saw canoes and tobacco for the first time among the Arawak. The Arawak Indians were farmers. They planted yams, cotton, and cassava, a root crop. The Arawak were known for a dish called "pepper pot," a sort of stew that was made from manioc juice, vegetables, red pepper and meat. Many Arawak Indians would eventually die of disease and forced labor after the Spanish invasion. But, a few tribes live today along the Xingu River in Brazil. The Arawak traded with Columbus. He looked to see if they had any gold, and saw they had small bits of jewelry. He found from them that they had very little gold, but that there was a source of gold farther south. There is a link below.
What did Arawak's wear?
khatchis
