Who were the first inhabitants of Jamaica?

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Who were the first inhabitants of Jamaica?

2007-01-01 14:58:26 · 3 answers · asked by maivas229 5 in Travel ➔ Caribbean ➔ Jamaica

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Arawak Indians
More specifically the Tainos who were known as a more peaceful Arawak tribe.

2007-01-01 15:01:44 · answer #1 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋

The first inhabitants were the Tainos. Some people will tell you that the Arawaks were but their correct name is Tainos. Arawak was the language that they spoke.

2007-01-02 08:40:16 · answer #2 · answered by RACQUEL 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋

The Arawaks. They were also called the Tainos. The Spaniards slaughtered them when they came.

2007-01-02 11:48:10 · answer #3 · answered by Kailee 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋