Olaudah Equiano's Journey: A Tale of Two Worlds Quiz

Where was Olaudah Equiano born?

• Ghana

• Mali

• Songhai

• Essaka, present-day Nigeria

What was the main food grown in Olaudah's village?

• Rice

• Potatoes

• Wheat

• Yams

What did Olaudah's father wear as a mark of honor?

• A sacred mark

• A necklace

• A special robe

• A crown

What was used as money in Olaudah's village?

• Copper tokens

• Silver bars

• Cowrie shells

• Gold coins

At what age was Olaudah Equiano kidnapped?

• Eleven

• Twelve

• Ten

• Nine

What was the main religion practiced in Olaudah's community?

• Christianity

• Islam

• Traditional Igbo beliefs

• Buddhism

What did Olaudah Equiano think of the Europeans when he first saw them?

• He thought they were evil spirits

• He thought they were traders

• He thought they were gods

• He thought they were friendly

What did Olaudah Equiano fear about the Europeans?

• That they were merchants

• That they were farmers

• That they were explorers

• That they were cannibals

What was the main economic activity in Olaudah's village?

• Trading with neighboring villages

• Mining

• Fishing

• Hunting

What did Olaudah Equiano do after gaining his freedom?

• Became a farmer

• Became a sailor and wrote an autobiography

• Returned to Africa

• Opened a school