Register - Log In


FunTrivia Homepage


  • New Questions

  • Unanswered


  • Post a Question

    • Goto Qn #




    Archives

    Who were the first known inhabitants of the Canary Islands?

    Question #92825. Asked by author. (Feb 25 08 11:11 PM)


    zbeckabee

    		Guanches (also: Guanchis or Guanchos) were the first known inhabitants of the Canary Islands, having migrated to the archipelago around 500 BC or before. Europeans saw their culture as being neolithic when Europeans colonized the Canary Islands in the Middle Ages. Their culture as such has since disappeared, although traces of it can still be found, an example being the "whistle" Silbo language of La Gomera Island. Modern Canarians are largely the descendants of both Guanches and Spanish colonists and immigrants.

    http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Guanches

    Feb 25 08, 11:19 PM
    MonkeyOnALeash

    		Dogs!

    http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Canary_Islands#Etymology

    Feb 26 08, 8:13 PM

    Find something useful here? Please help us spread the word about FunTrivia. Recommend this page below!


    Sign up to see all responses!

    Create a Free ID instantly to see all recent responses, post your own follow-ups or questions, and access over 1,000,000 trivia questions!

    Choose a User Name:
    Your Email Address:
    Choose a Password:

    I agree by the terms outlined in FunTrivia's Conditions of Use




    Other Similar Questions & Answers


    What is the capital of the Canary Islands?

    What animal are the Canary Islands named after?

    What animal were the ‘Canary Islands’ named after?

    Suggested Related FunTrivia Quizzes - 90,000 currently online

    1 Islands
    A quiz regarding the islands that surround Australia.
    		Australia Average
    10 Q
    nuggetkelpie
    Mar 03 07
    1074 plays
    2 9 for 10 - Islands
    The initial letters of the correct answers to the first nine questions spell the answer to the last question.
    		9 for 10 Tough
    10 Q
    minch
    Aug 07 03
    1821 plays
    3 And Then There Were 99
    Many people do a special quiz when they reach 100. I chose to do something special to celebrate my 99th quiz.
    		51-100 Average
    15 Q
    bookworm78
    Aug 13 07
    2013 plays




    "Ask FunTrivia" is for entertainment purposes only, and answers offered are unverified and unchecked by FunTrivia. We cannot guarantee the accuracy or veracity of ANY statement posted. Feel free to post an updated response if you feel that an answer is inadequate or incorrect. Please thoroughly research items where accuracy is important to you using multiple reliable sources. By accessing our website, you agree to be bound by our terms of service.