Middle Passage Quiz

The 'middle passage' referred to what part of the journey?

• Africa to America

• America to Europe

• Europe to Africa

• All of it

What was an 'abolitionist'?

• Someone who supported slavery

• Someone who campaigned against slavery

• Someone in charge of the slave ship

• Someone who owned slaves

How many slaves started the journey on The Hannibal?

• 296

• 629

• 692

• 926

How many slaves survived the journey on The Hannibal?

• 237

• 327

• 723

• 372

What part of Africa were most slaves taken from?

• North

• East

• South

• West

What continent did slave buyers come from?

• Europe

• Africa

• Asia

• Oceania

Which of these was NOT a punishment for a slave?

• Flogging

• Beating

• Tickling

• Shackling

What was the name of African people who captured slaves?

• Snatchers

• Middle men

• Slave traders

• Captors

What year did the British abolish slavery?

• 1865

• 1847

• 1822

• 1833

What percentage of slaves on board The Hannibal died on the journey?

• 42%

• 47%

• 58%

• 71%