História e Memória da Escravidão

The video explores the history of Valongo Wharf in Rio de Janeiro, a major entry point for enslaved Africans in the Americas. It discusses the concealment and distortion of this history, the transition of slave trade practices, and the eventual recognition of the site by UNESCO. The video also highlights the discovery of the Pretos Novos Cemetery and efforts to preserve African cultural heritage in the region.

How many Africans were brought to Brazil as slaves over 300 years?

• 2 million

• 4 million

• 3 million

• 5 million

What was the main reason for the concealment of the history of Cais do Valongo?

• To preserve the port's infrastructure

• To prevent diseases

• To promote tourism

• To protect the elite's interests

In what year did Cais do Valongo stop functioning as a slave port?

• 1850

• 1831

• 1865

• 1843

What significant event happened to Cais do Valongo in 2017?

• It was demolished

• It was declared a UNESCO World Heritage site

• It was converted into a museum

• It was renamed

What was the purpose of the Jardim Suspenso do Valongo?

• To create a recreational area

• To honor the African slaves

• To build a botanical garden

• To erase the marks of slavery

What was discovered by a family under their house in the 1990s?

• A treasure chest

• Ancient artifacts

• A hidden tunnel

• A cemitério dos pretos novos

What is the main role of the Instituto de Pesquisa e Memória Pretos Novos?

• To organize cultural festivals

• To preserve the history and memory of African presence

• To conduct archaeological excavations

• To provide educational tours

When was the first cemitério dos pretos novos created?

• 1722

• 1843

• 1831

• 1774

What does the term 'celebration' signify in the context of African heritage in the city?

• Historical reenactments

• Traditional dances

• Resistance and affirmation

• Only moments of joy and beauty

How does the Instituto de Pesquisa e Memória Pretos Novos sustain itself financially?

• Government funding

• Ticket sales

• Donations

• Merchandise sales