AP African American Studies Unit 2 Questions

What term is used to describe Africans who were part of a generation known as Atlantic creoles and played intermediary roles before the predominance of chattel slavery?

• Conquistadores

• Enslaved laborers

• Ladinos

• Artisans

Which of the following best describes the role of Africans in the early Spanish colonization efforts in the Americas?

• They primarily served as skilled workers and artisans.

• They were mainly involved in agricultural development.

• They were essential to European powers laying claim to Indigenous lands.

• They focused on establishing educational institutions.

In what capacity did Juan Garrido, a notable African figure, contribute during the Spanish colonization in the 16th century?

• As a translator and diplomat

• As a conquistador and military participant

• As a religious missionary

• As a governor of a Spanish colony

During the 15th and 16th centuries, what were the three major roles played by Africans in the Americas?

• Traders, soldiers, and governors

• Conquistadores, enslaved laborers, and free skilled workers

• Diplomats, merchants, and scholars

• Navigators, settlers, and community leaders

What was Estevanico's role in the early exploration of what is now the southwestern United States?

• He was a military leader.

• He served as an explorer and translator.

• He was a merchant involved in trade.

• He was a diplomat for Spain.

How long did the transatlantic slave trade last?

• About 200 years

• Over 350 years

• Nearly 100 years

• More than 400 years

Which location was the center of U.S. slave trading?

• New York

• Charleston, S.C.

• Miami, Florida

• Boston, Massachusetts

Which of the following countries was NOT one of the top five enslaving nations involved in the transatlantic slave trade?

• Portugal

• Italy

• Great Britain

• Spain

From which regions did half of the captives taken to mainland North America originate?

• Senegambia and Angola

• Mozambique and Liberia

• Egypt and South Africa

• Algeria and Cameroon

What percentage of captive Africans perished during the Middle Passage segment of the slave trade journey?

• A) 5%

• B) 10%

• C) 15%

• D) 20%