Crash Course World History: Slavery

John Green discusses the history and impact of slavery, focusing on the Atlantic slave trade. He explains the economic aspects, conditions of slaves, and the misconceptions surrounding slavery. The video also explores the definition of slavery and its historical models, highlighting the global participation in this tragedy.

What euphemistic term did pre-Civil War Americans often use to refer to slavery?

• The distinct tradition

• The special system

• The peculiar institution

• The unique practice

What percentage of African slaves were forcibly moved to the Caribbean during the Atlantic slave trade?

• 15%

• 48%

• 41%

• 5%

What was one of the primary goods traded by Europeans to obtain African slaves?

• Silk

• Gold

• Metal tools

• Spices

What was the average amount of space allocated to each slave aboard the largest slave ships?

• Two square feet

• Eight square feet

• Four square feet

• Six square feet

What was the average life expectancy for a Brazilian slave on a sugar plantation in the late 18th century?

• 18 years

• 40 years

• 23 years

• 30 years

Which historical figure believed that some people were naturally slaves?

• Homer

• Aristotle

• Socrates

• Plato

What percentage of the Roman population was made up of slaves at the height of slavery in Rome?

• 10%

• 30%

• 20%

• 40%

Which biblical figure's curse was used to justify the enslavement of Africans?

• Abraham

• Noah

• David

• Moses

Which group was the first to import large numbers of Bantu-speaking Africans as slaves?

• Spanish

• Portuguese

• Muslim Arabs

• British

What is the term used by historians to describe the type of slavery where slaves were considered moveable property?

• Indentured servitude

• Feudal slavery

• Chattel slavery

• Bonded labor