Atlantic Slave Trade/Triangular Trade

When did the first major development of the slave trade occur?

• 7th century

• 15th century

• 19th century

• 1st century

Who traded goods for Africans and transported them to Southwest Asia?

• American settlers

• Islamic traders

• Asian merchants

• European explorers

Approximately how many Africans were transported by Muslim traders to Southwest Asia between 650-1000 CE?

• 1 million

• 10 million

• 500,000

• 4.5 million

What was a result of the Age of Exploration related to slavery?

• Decrease in slavery

• Expansion of slavery in Asia

• End of the slave trade

• Development of the Atlantic Slave Trade

What was the 'Triangular Trade Route'?

• A series of trade routes linking Europe, West Africa, and the Americas

• A trade route between Asia, Africa, and Europe

• A maritime route around the Cape of Good Hope

• A land route through the Sahara Desert

What was the most inhumane section of the Atlantic Slave Trade journey?

• The Middle Passage

• The journey from the Americas back to Europe

• The journey within Africa to the coast

• The journey from Europe to Africa

How long did the Middle Passage take to complete?

• 60-90 days

• 30-60 days

• 90-120 days

• 15-30 days

What was the estimated height between decks on a slave ship?

• Three feet

• One meter

• Two feet

• Eighteen inches

How did the Atlantic Slave Trade impact Europe economically?

• Increased trade deficits

• Gained extreme wealth

• Economic decline

• No significant impact

Approximately how many Africans were carried to the Americas?

• 30 million

• 10 million

• 50 million

• 5 million