The Atlantic Slave Trade

When did the Atlantic slave trade occur?

• Late 15th to mid 19th century

• Late 18th to mid 20th century

• Late 16th to mid 18th century

• Late 14th to mid 16th century

Which continents were involved in the Atlantic slave trade?

• Africa, Europe, and the Americas

• Asia, Europe, and the Americas

• Africa, Asia, and Europe

• Africa, Asia, and the Americas

What were the main crops grown in the new colonies?

• Sugar cane, tobacco, and cotton

• Wheat, rice, and corn

• Coffee, tea, and spices

• Potatoes, tomatoes, and maize

Why did the Europeans look to Africa for labor?

• There were not enough settlers or indentured servants

• African slaves were cheaper to buy

• African slaves were considered stronger and more resilient

• African slaves were willing to work for free

How were African slaves viewed by the kings and merchants?

• Criminals, debtors, or prisoners of war

• Fellow Africans in need of help

• Innocent victims of the slave trade

• Potential allies against rival tribes

What was the fate of about 20% of the slaves during the Atlantic slave trade?

• They never saw land again

• They were freed upon arrival in the Americas

• They were sent back to Africa

• They were sold to other European countries

What effect did the Atlantic slave trade have on Africa's future?

• Tens of millions of able-bodied population were lost

• African kingdoms collapsed and were conquered

• Increased warfare and instability

• All of the above

What contributed to the development of racist ideology?

• The need for Europeans to justify the practice of slavery

• The belief in biological inferiority of Africans

• The outlawing of enslaving fellow Christians

• All of the above

What was the racial basis for slavery in Europe and the Americas?

• Africans were considered biologically inferior

• Africans were seen as potential threats to society

• Africans were believed to be cannibals

• Africans were considered too weak for other forms of labor

What is the lasting impact of the Atlantic slave trade?

• Continued inequality and discrimination

• Economic and historical consequences

• Social and cultural effects

• All of the above