Understanding the Atlantic Slave Trade

When did the Atlantic slave trade begin?

• In the late 1400s

• In the early 1600s

• In the mid-1700s

• In the 1800s

What was a major reason Europeans turned to Africans for labor?

• Lack of labor in the Americas

• It was cheaper than using European labor

• There were no other options available

• Africans were considered superior workers

What percentage of slaves died during the journey to the Americas?

• About 15%

• About 10%

• About 20%

• About 25%

How did African kingdoms react to the demand for slaves?

• They formed alliances with the Europeans

• They resisted selling slaves

• They saw it as an opportunity to gain power

• They ignored European demands

What was the impact of the slave trade on Africa's population?

• It saw a slight decline

• It significantly decreased

• It increased due to European goods

• It remained stable

What was a long-term effect of the Atlantic slave trade on African societies?

• Increased stability

• Technological advancements

• Collapse of kingdoms

• Economic prosperity

How did the Atlantic slave trade affect the demographic of Africa?

• The population of Africa doubled

• More women than men were left in Africa

• The age distribution became younger

• There was no significant change

What was the fate of African kingdoms after the abolition of the slave trade?

• They were left vulnerable to colonization

• They prospered without European interference

• They formed a united African state

• They became powerful empires

Why did Europeans feel the need to justify slavery?

• To maintain social order

• Due to internal political pressure

• Because of their religious beliefs

• To promote global trade

What ideology emerged to justify the Atlantic slave trade?

• Religious destiny

• Economic necessity

• Racial superiority

• Democracy