Transatlantic Slave Trade and Cape Coast Castle

The video explores the harrowing experiences of enslaved Africans during the transatlantic slave trade, focusing on the conditions at Cape Coast Castle. It details the brutal treatment, separation of families, and the inhumane conditions in the dungeons. The video also highlights the punishment for resistance and the tragic fate of many who passed through the Door of No Return, destined for a life of bondage in the New World.

Approximately how many Africans were forced into slavery during the transatlantic slave trade?

• 50 million to 60 million

• 12 million to 40 million

• 70 million to 80 million

• 5 million to 10 million

What was one of the most emotional parts of the president's trip to Cape Coast Castle?

• Attending a cultural festival

• Visiting the local market

• Meeting with local leaders

• Touring the dungeons where enslaved Africans were held

How many men could be held in the male dungeons at Cape Coast Castle at one time?

• 1500

• 500

• 1000

• 2000

What was the primary cause of death for many men in the male dungeons?

• Exposure to the elements

• Malnutrition, disease, and brutality

• Starvation

• Drowning

What was the punishment for enslaved Africans who tried to escape from Cape Coast Castle?

• Death

• Imprisonment

• Flogging

• Deportation

What could be seen on the walls and floors of the punishment cell?

• Mold

• Paintings

• Scratch marks and teeth marks

• Graffiti

How many women were typically held in each female dungeon at Cape Coast Castle?

• 200

• 50

• 150

• 100

What was the only way a woman might be allowed to leave the female dungeon?

• If she had a special skill

• If she was detected to be pregnant

• If she bribed the guards

• If she was very ill

What was the 'door of no return'?

• A door leading to the punishment cell

• A door leading to the slave ships

• A door leading to freedom

• A door leading to the market

What awaited the enslaved Africans on the other side of the 'door of no return'?

• Slave ships

• A new home

• A welcoming ceremony

• Freedom