If the native Taino did not bring Columbus gold, historically, Columbus and his men resorted to violence and coercion. Among the options listed, the most accurate actions attributed to Columbus and his men include:
- Held them for ransom
- Burned their villages
- Chopped off their hands
Columbus did employ violent tactics, including capturing Taino people to hold them for ransom and punishing those who did not meet his demands. The exact answer may depend on the specific context of the question, but all these actions reflect the treatment of the Taino after Columbus's arrival. If you have to choose one option, "Held them for ransom" might be most representative of what Columbus did in response to the lack of gold.