Quiz on the African slave trade.

What is the international remembrance day for victims of the African slave trade?

The 25th of March.

The 1st of April.

The 25th of January.

What is the purpose of this international remembrance day?

To celebrate slavery and have fun.

To condemn white people for how they treated black people in the past.

To raise awareness about the dark side of racism today.

What year was the Slave Route Project launched?

1994

1960

1979

African slaves that were brought to North America and Europe were forced into labour.

True

False

What percentage of captive slaves were children?

26%

55%

How many centuries have passed since African slaves were first brought to Virginia?

Why did enslavers view children as advantageous?

Children could fit into tight spaces on the boat, translating to more human capital in each cargo.

Children had a better work ethic and were more easily manipulated.

Children could be rewarded with candy and therefore were more obedient.

African slaves knew it was only a matter of time before they would be released.

True

False

Why did the American agriculture sector have a particularly high turnover rate of African slaves?

They overworked enslaved Africans, until they died.

They wanted a diverse workforce.

They didn't want enslaved Africans to steal the crops.

What plantations did African slaves primarily work on?

Cotton and sugar cane plantations.

Palm oil plantations.

Cocoa plantations.

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