Transatlantic Slave Trade Quiz

How were slaves transported from West Africa?

• Allowed to roam freely

• Given individual cabins

• Chained together - hand and foot

• Tightly packed in separate quarters

What was the condition of the air during the Middle Passage?

• Fresh and clean

• Foul and unpleasant

• Aromatic and soothing

• Filled with music

What happened to slaves who misbehaved during the voyage?

• Promoted to leadership roles

• Given rewards

• Punished

• Ignored

Where were women and children placed during the journey?

• With the men

• In separate quarters

• In the captain's cabin

• On the deck

What was the fate of slaves who died on board during the voyage?

• Buried at sea

• Given a proper funeral

• Preserved for burial on land

• Thrown overboard

How is it possible that Olaudah Equiano could write so well despite being captured as a slave at age 11?

• He had a natural talent for writing

• He was born with exceptional writing skills

• He received education during captivity

• He learned from other slaves

How do you think Olaudah Equiano's personal experience about the unjust treatment of slaves motivated him later on in his life?

• He joined the slave trade business

• He became an advocate for abolition

• He remained indifferent to the issue

• He became a slave trader himself

What was the impact of the voyage to The New World on many slaves?

• It proved to be a death sentence

• They were treated well

• They were welcomed with open arms

• They were given freedom

What was the condition of sanitation during the voyage?

• Non-existent

• Highly maintained

• Moderate

• Occasionally cleaned

What was a common health issue faced by slaves during the journey?

• Allergies

• Sunburn

• Seasickness

• Obesity