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Where did Taino people live?
Caribbean islands
Who ruled them?
Village chiefs (caciques)
What were their houses made of?
Straw
What is the name of spirits that Taino people believed in?
Zemis
What kind of games did they play?
Ball games called Batey
Why did Columbus want to find a new route to Asia?
To seek wealth and spread his religion
What is the distance between East Europe and Asia?
12 000 miles
What do you think the Tainos would do to Columbus crew when he arrived at their island?
Answers vary (it's up to you!)
