WorksheetsAtlantic Slave Trade
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 6mins
Europeans chose Africans because:
They have strong bodies
Expert in agriculture
They cant escape in the Americas
All of the above
How did the Columbian Exchange result in the Transatlantic Slave Trade?
Diseases wiped out Native American populations
Europeans needed labor to plant crops in the New World
Native Americans would rebel or run away from slave masters
All of the above
How were the conditions of the slave boats during the Middle Passage?
The lodgings were clean and sanitary for the slaves
The slaves were well fed and clothed
The conditions were dirty and unsanitary for the slaves
All of the above
How did the slave trade affect Africa’s population?
Economic opportunities led to a massive migration to the cities
New foods led to better health and nutrition
Reduced population and frequent warfare destroyed communities .
Increased trade raised the standard of living for most Africans
Why did so many people die on the Middle Passage?
Slave traders usually purchased unhealthy individuals
Disease and malnutrition
Overloaded ships often sank
Successful rebellions on board ships took many lives
What continents did the Atlantic Slave Trade include?
North America, South America, and Brazil
North America, South America, Europe, and Africa
North America, Europe, and Africa
South America, Asia, and Europe
