Africa Quiz Period 6
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A brief quiz on the slave trade in Africa.
Questions and Answers
- 1.
Aside from Africa which other continents were involved in the slave trade?
- A.
North America
- B.
South America
- C.
Europe
- D.
Asia
- E.
All the Above
Correct Answer
E. All the AboveExplanation
During the era of the transatlantic slave trade, all the mentioned continents were involved. Africa was the primary source of enslaved people, who were then transported to North and South America as well as Europe. European countries, such as Portugal, Spain, Britain, France, and the Netherlands, played a major role in the slave trade, while North and South America were the main destinations for enslaved Africans. Additionally, there were instances of slave trading in certain parts of Asia, particularly in regions controlled by European powers. Therefore, all the continents mentioned were connected to the slave trade in some capacity.Rate this question:
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- 2.
The system of trade established between European, Africa and the Americas was known as what?
- A.
Atlantic Slave Trading Company
- B.
Middle Passage
- C.
Market Economy
- D.
Triangle Trade
Correct Answer
D. Triangle TradeExplanation
Triangle Trade refers to the system of trade established between Europe, Africa, and the Americas during the 16th to 19th centuries. It involved the exchange of goods, including slaves, between these three regions. European ships would transport manufactured goods to Africa, where they would be traded for enslaved Africans. The enslaved Africans were then transported to the Americas, where they would be sold as slaves. Finally, the American ships would carry raw materials, such as sugar, tobacco, and cotton, back to Europe. This triangular trade system played a significant role in the growth of the global economy during that time.Rate this question:
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- 3.
Which European power was the primary country to colonize and benefit from slavery in Eastern Africa?
- A.
Portugal
- B.
Canada
- C.
France
- D.
Germany
Correct Answer
A. PortugalExplanation
Portugal was the primary country to colonize and benefit from slavery in Eastern Africa. During the 15th and 16th centuries, Portuguese explorers, such as Vasco da Gama, established trading posts and colonies along the eastern coast of Africa. They exploited the local populations for labor through the transatlantic slave trade, transporting enslaved Africans to their colonies in the Americas. Portugal's dominance in the region allowed them to control the slave trade and profit immensely from it.Rate this question:
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- 4.
Arabic peoples primarily became involved in the slave trade in which region of Africa?
- A.
Sub-Saharan
- B.
North
- C.
West
- D.
South
Correct Answer
B. NorthExplanation
Arabic peoples primarily became involved in the slave trade in the North region of Africa. This region, which includes countries like Egypt, Libya, and Sudan, has a long history of slave trading. The Arab slave trade started as early as the 7th century and continued until the 20th century. Arab traders primarily targeted African populations in the Sahel region, which spans across the northern part of Sub-Saharan Africa and the southern part of the Sahara desert. Slaves were captured, traded, and transported across the Sahara desert to be sold in markets in North Africa and the Middle East.Rate this question:
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- 5.
Which group of people went beyond the coast to the interior of the continent of Africa to obtain more slaves?
- A.
Slaves volunteered for the Middle Passage
- B.
Europeans themselves
- C.
No one went to the interior
- D.
African Warlords
Correct Answer
D. African WarlordsExplanation
During the Atlantic slave trade, African Warlords played a significant role in obtaining slaves from the interior of the continent. These warlords would capture people from rival tribes or raid villages, enslaving them and then selling them to European slave traders. The demand for slaves from European colonies led to an increase in the activities of African Warlords, who saw an opportunity to profit from the trade. They would often venture beyond the coast and into the interior of Africa to capture more slaves and meet the demand of European buyers.Rate this question:
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- 6.
Do you feel that European countries were justified in enslaving Africans for the slave trade? If yes, describe how Europeans benefited from the slave trade. If not, describe what was wrong with slavery.
- 7.
Briefly summarize the slave trade in one of the regions of Africa discussed in the reading (North, East, West, Central). Be sure to include what other regions/continents of the world it was connected to. What European/Arab involvement was there. And finally how did it impact the people in that area of Africa.
- 8.
Which of the following is a region of Africa that was discussed? (Check ALL that apply)
- A.
North
- B.
South
- C.
Central
- D.
Mid-Atlantic
Correct Answer(s)
A. North
B. South
C. CentralExplanation
The correct answer is North, South, and Central. These regions were discussed in the context of Africa.Rate this question:
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- 9.
The journey by ship from African across the Atlantic Ocean to the Americas was called what?
- A.
The Middle Passage
- B.
The Trail of Tears
- C.
The Triangle Trade
- D.
The Long Journey
Correct Answer
A. The Middle PassageExplanation
The journey by ship from Africa across the Atlantic Ocean to the Americas was called the Middle Passage. This term refers to the forced transportation of enslaved Africans during the transatlantic slave trade. It was a horrific and brutal journey that resulted in the death and suffering of millions of Africans. The Middle Passage played a significant role in the history of slavery and the colonization of the Americas.Rate this question:
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