Slave Trade Ted Ed Video

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

What happened to African kingdoms when the slave trade was outlawed?

• They became more powerful

• They collapsed

• They formed a single nation

• They established democracies

How did the Atlantic slave trade contribute to the development of racist ideology?

• By claiming Africans were biologically inferior

• By encouraging education

• By promoting equality

• By fostering international cooperation

What was the impact of the Atlantic slave trade on societies and economies across Africa?

• It altered societies and economies

• It promoted peace among African kingdoms

• It improved healthcare systems

• It led to technological advancements