2.1/2.2 Departure Zones in Africa

Multiple Choice

Why were Ladinos considered significant in the early history of Africans in the pre-colonial United States?

• They were the first Africans in the territory that became the United States and were familiar with multiple languages and cultures.

• They were the first group to abolish slavery in the Americas.

• They were only involved in agricultural work and had no social mobility.

• They were isolated from European culture and did not interact with other groups.

Open Ended

How did the participation of Ladinos influence the process of colonization in the Americas?

Multiple Choice

Which of the following was NOT one of the three major roles played by Africans in the Americas during the 15th and 16th centuries?

• Conquistadores

• Enslaved laborers

• Free skilled workers and artisans

• Plantation owners

Open Ended

Explain how Africans contributed to the colonization and defense of La Florida, and describe the significance of maroon communities.

Fill in the Blanks

Juan Garrido became the first 'Free' African to arrive in North America when he explored present day

during the Spanish expedition in 1513.

Multiple Select

Which of the following nations were among the top five involved in the Transatlantic Slave Trade?

• Portugal

• Great Britain

• Spain

• Italy

Multiple Choice

Captives from which two African regions composed nearly half of those taken to mainland North America during the Atlantic Slave Trade?

• Senegambia and Angola

• Ghana and Nigeria

• Benin and Mozambique

• Sierra Leone and Liberia

Open Ended

Discuss how the diverse origins of enslaved Africans influenced African American culture in the United States.

Open Ended

In what ways did Ladinos contribute to European colonization efforts in the Americas?

Open Ended

How did the cultural and linguistic familiarity of Ladinos influence their roles in early American society?