Include a description of their religious beliefs, mythology, cultural practices, and any other information you find interesting. You may reference our class handout with the Taino myths for this section if you like. I also suggest using Academic OneFile — a Library database — and using search terms such as “Taino” and “history” and “culture” to find full text, peer reviewed articles that examine Taino cultural practices.
Describe what is meant by the term “cultural contact,” in your own words. How did the arrival of European explorers, conquerors, and colonists permanently change social and cultural life in the Caribbean? What are some controversies about Columbus as an historical figure?