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Slave Trade Ted Ed Video

Authored by Joyce Harquail

History

8th Grade

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Slave Trade Ted Ed Video
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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

2 mins • 1 pt

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What was the main reason for the Atlantic slave trade?

To explore new lands

To establish trade routes with Asia

To convert Africans to Christianity

To meet the labor demand in the Americas

2.

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How many Africans were forcibly brought to the Americas as a result of the Atlantic slave trade?

More than 15 million

More than 10 million

More than 5 million

More than 20 million

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

2 mins • 1 pt

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What crops grown in the new colonies were labor intensive?

Wheat, barley, and oats

Rice, maize, and beans

Sugar cane, tobacco, and cotton

Potatoes, tomatoes, and peppers

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

2 mins • 1 pt

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Why did Europeans look to Africa to meet their labor needs?

Due to the cultural similarities

Because of a longstanding alliance

Due to the lack of labor in the Americas

Because of Africa's advanced technology

5.

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2 mins • 1 pt

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What was a common fate of the slaves during their transport to the Americas?

Most of them escaped during the journey

They were often educated on the ships

They were treated with respect

About 20% of them would never see land again

6.

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What did some captives do to avoid further suffering?

They took over the ships

They committed suicide or starved themselves

They negotiated with the captains

They learned to navigate the ships

7.

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What was the long-term demographic effect of the Atlantic slave trade on Africa?

A balanced gender ratio

An increase in population

Improved economic conditions

A loss of tens of millions of its able-bodied population

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