Human Zoos: A Dark Chapter in History

The video explores the history of human zoos in the 19th and 20th centuries, where people from various ethnic backgrounds were exhibited for Western entertainment. It discusses the origins, popularity, and inhumane treatment of individuals in these zoos, highlighting the stories of Ota Benga and El Negro. The video concludes with the decline of human zoos due to changing societal perceptions and pressures.

What was the primary purpose of human zoos in the 19th and 20th centuries?

• To promote international trade

• To entertain Western audiences

• To preserve endangered cultures

• To educate people about different cultures

Who created the first colonial exhibition in Europe with African natives?

• Charles Darwin

• Henry Morton Stanley

• Carl Hagenbeck

• David Livingstone

What was a common feature of human zoos that attracted European audiences?

• Exotic animals

• Scientific experiments

• Art exhibitions

• Cultural performances by 'primitive' natives

Which of the following groups were NOT exhibited in human zoos?

• Europeans

• Native Americans

• Asians

• Africans

What was Ota Benga often forced to do in the Bronx Zoo?

• Teach visitors about his culture

• Interact with orangutans

• Sell souvenirs

• Perform traditional dances

What tragic event occurred to Ota Benga two years after his release?

• He took his own life

• He returned to Africa

• He became a famous activist

• He was re-captured

What did two French taxidermists do in 1830 that contributed to the human zoo phenomenon?

• They organized a cultural exchange program

• They created the first human zoo

• They embalmed and displayed a native African's body

• They wrote a book about African cultures

Where was 'El Negro' displayed for many years?

• In a private collection

• In museums in France and Spain

• In a circus

• In a zoo

When was 'El Negro' finally returned to Africa?

• 1958

• 2000

• 1906

• 1997

What led to the decline of human zoos?

• Government regulations

• Changes in social behavior and thought

• Economic downturn

• Lack of interest