Atlantic Slave Trade Quiz

Who were the first Europeans involved in the Atlantic slave trade?

• The English

• The Spanish

• The Portuguese

• The French

What was one segment of the trading triangle in the Atlantic slave trade?

• Transporting spices from Asia

• Bringing raw materials from the Americas to Europe

• Shipping textiles from India

• Trading gold from Africa to Europe

What was the Middle Passage?

• A route for trading spices

• A journey across the Pacific Ocean

• A terrible, dehumanizing voyage across the Atlantic Ocean

• A path for European explorers to Asia

How many enslaved people were typically carried on a slave ship during the Middle Passage?

• 50 to 100

• 150 to 600

• 700 to 1000

• 1000 to 1500

What percentage of enslaved Africans did not survive the Middle Passage?

• 5%

• 10%

• 15%

• 20%

What was the estimated number of enslaved Africans who did not survive the Middle Passage?

• 0.5 to 1 million

• 1.5 to 2 million

• 2.5 to 3 million

• 3.5 to 4 million

How long did the Atlantic slave trade last?

• Nearly 100 years

• Nearly 200 years

• Nearly 300 years

• Nearly 400 years

Approximately how many voyages did European slave traders make during the Atlantic slave trade?

• 10,000

• 20,000

• 50,000

• 100,000

What does the term "cargo" refer to in the context of the Atlantic slave trade?

• Goods transported by ship, plane, or truck

• People traveling for leisure

• Animals being shipped

• Weapons and ammunition

What are "tropical latitudes"?

• Areas around the poles that remain cold all year

• Areas around the equator that remain warm all year

• Regions with extreme seasonal changes

• Zones with constant rainfall