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The '''Taíno''' were an {{Wiki|Arawak peoples|Arawak}} seafaring indigenous peoples of [[the Bahamas]], {{Wiki|Greater Antilles}}, and the northern {{Wiki|Lesser Antilles}}. | The '''Taíno''' were an {{Wiki|Arawak peoples|Arawak}} seafaring indigenous peoples of [[the Bahamas]], {{Wiki|Greater Antilles}}, and the northern {{Wiki|Lesser Antilles}}. | ||
The Lucayan branch of the Taíno were the first Native Americans encountered by the [[Europe]]ans during [[ | The Lucayan branch of the Taíno were the first Native Americans encountered by the [[Europe]]ans during [[Christopher Columbus]]' journey to the New World in 1492. Under [[Spain|Spanish]] oppression, the Taíno were driven to the brink of extinction. | ||
After the [[Assassins]] spread their influence to the New World in 1503, several members of the Taíno chose to join their ranks | After the [[Assassins]] spread their influence to the New World in 1503, several members of the Taíno chose to join their ranks, including [[Opía Apito]]. | ||
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*''[[Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag]]'' | |||
[[Category:Indigenous peoples of the Americas]] | [[Category:Indigenous peoples of the Americas]] | ||
[[Category:Taíno]] | [[Category:Taíno]] | ||
Revision as of 17:25, 20 March 2015
The Taíno were an Arawak seafaring indigenous peoples of the Bahamas, Greater Antilles, and the northern Lesser Antilles.
The Lucayan branch of the Taíno were the first Native Americans encountered by the Europeans during Christopher Columbus' journey to the New World in 1492. Under Spanish oppression, the Taíno were driven to the brink of extinction.
After the Assassins spread their influence to the New World in 1503, several members of the Taíno chose to join their ranks, including Opía Apito.