Review 2.1-2.4

What were some of the diverse roles that Africans played during colonization of the Americas in the 16th century?

• Enslaved laborers

• Explorers and settlers

• Traders and merchants

• All of the above

Chattel slavery was a new and different form of slavery. How did chattel slavery in the Atlantic system compare to slavery in past human societies?

• It was more humane and allowed for personal freedom.

• It was based on race and treated slaves as property.

• It was temporary and slaves could earn their freedom.

• It was similar to indentured servitude.

How large was the scale of the transatlantic slave trade?

• Approximately 12 million Africans were transported across the Atlantic.

• Around 5 million Africans were involved in the trade.

• Less than 1 million Africans were affected.

• Over 20 million Africans were transported.

What was the geographic scope of the transatlantic slave trade?

• Africa, Europe, and the Americas

• Asia and Australia

• Only Europe and Africa

• Only the Americas

Identify the primary trading zones in Africa from which Africans were forcibly taken.

• West Africa and Central Africa

• North Africa and East Africa

• Southern Africa and Madagascar

• The Sahara Desert and the Nile Valley

The distribution of distinct African ethnic groups during the era of slavery shaped the development of African American communities in the U.S. by:

• Creating diverse cultural traditions and practices.

• Leading to a homogeneous African American culture.

• Preventing the formation of any distinct communities.

• Having no impact on the development of communities.

Map showing the regional origins of enslaved people forcibly transported to North America.

• West Africa

• East Africa

• North Africa

• Southern Africa

Describe the conditions of the three-part journey enslaved Africans endured during the slave trade.

• The journey was comfortable and safe.

• The journey was harsh and inhumane.

• The journey was short and uneventful.

• The journey was luxurious and pleasant.

How did the transatlantic slave trade destabilize West African societies?

• By promoting economic growth and stability

• By fostering cultural exchange and understanding

• By causing political instability and social disruption

• By increasing population and workforce

What were the key features and purposes of narratives written by formerly enslaved Africans?

• To document personal experiences and hardships

• To entertain readers with fictional stories

• To promote the economic benefits of slavery

• To provide a historical account of European colonization