Atlantic Slave Trade

Approximately how many enslaved Africans were forcibly moved from Africa to the Americas during the Trans-Atlantic Slave Trade, and what percentage of them died during the journey?

• 5-7 million, 10% died

• 10-12 million, 15% died

• 15-20 million, 20% died

• 2-4 million, 5% died

Before being captured and enslaved, what were many Africans in their communities?

• Primarily hunters and gatherers.

• Farmers, merchants, soldiers, musicians, and artisans.

• Nomadic tribes with no fixed occupations.

• Exclusively involved in inter-tribal warfare.

Before 1518, what was the primary reason the Spanish monarchy initially prohibited the direct transportation of African slaves from Africa to their American colonies?

• They believed African slaves were too expensive to transport directly.

• They had a strong sense of moral values and humanity regarding slavery.

• They feared Africans would introduce pagan practices and corrupt European society.

• They preferred to use Indigenous people as slaves exclusively.

What were the three main economic components provided by Europe, Africa, and the Americas, respectively, within the Triangular Trade system?

• Europe (resources), Africa (capital), Americas (labor)

• Europe (labor), Africa (resources), Americas (capital)

• Europe (capital), Africa (labor), Americas (resources)

• Europe (manufactured goods), Africa (raw materials), Americas (slaves)

What was a common practice among some African groups regarding individuals from different ethnic groups during the Atlantic slave trade?

• They formed alliances to protect all African communities.

• They sold individuals from different ethnic groups into slavery.

• They refused to participate in any form of slave trade.

• They only traded goods, not people, with Europeans.

On the Gold Coast, what was the primary purpose of "Kasari" (intermarriage) between powerful West African families and European traders?

• To promote cultural exchange and understanding.

• To establish political alliances and economic connections.

• To convert Europeans to African religious customs.

• To gain military support against rival African kingdoms.

How do scholars Adam Jones and Saidiya Hartman differ in their interpretations of the deaths of millions of Africans during the Atlantic slave trade?

• Jones views the deaths as an unfortunate accident, while Hartman sees them as a deliberate act of war.

• Jones characterizes the deaths as genocide due to intentional killing and destruction, whereas Hartman considers them incidental to the acquisition of profit and rise of capitalism.

• Jones believes the deaths were a result of disease, while Hartman attributes them to poor living conditions on slave ships.

• Jones argues the deaths were primarily due to African tribal warfare, while Hartman focuses on European brutality.