Feb 4 Exit Ticket Transatlantic Slave Trade

What was the scale of the transatlantic slave trade?

• It was smaller than other instances of slavery

• It was equal to other instances of slavery

• It exceeded any other known instance of slavery

• It was insignificant in history

Which societies are mentioned as having early forms of slavery?

• Egyptians and Greeks

• Athenians and Romans

• Persians and Babylonians

• Chinese and Japanese

What justification was used for slavery besides racist ideas?

• Economic necessity

• Concepts of 'civilization'

• Military strategy

• Agricultural expertise

In the Middle Ages, how did the gender ratio of slaves differ in the Muslim world compared to the Americas?

• More male slaves in the Muslim world

• More female slaves in the Muslim world

• Equal number of male and female slaves

• No slaves in the Muslim world

Which continent did the Industrial Revolution first begin in?

• Asia

• Africa

• Europe

• America

What was the purpose of bringing captives to the top deck for exercise?

• To improve their health

• To allow them to escape

• To give them fresh air

• To prepare them for sale

What does the diagram in the document depict?

• A diagram of a cargo hold used for transporting goods

• A diagram of a ship's hold carrying enslaved Africans

• A drawing of passengers crowded into a ship’s lower deck

• A sketch of prisoners in a confined space on a transport vessel

Which invention is often credited with kickstarting the Industrial Revolution?

• The printing press

• The steam engine

• The light bulb

• The telephone

What was a major consequence of the Transatlantic Slave Trade on African societies?

• Increased population growth

• Technological advancement

• Economic prosperity

• Social and political disruption

Which country was a leading force in the abolition of the slave trade in the 19th century?

• Brazil

• United States

• France

• United Kingdom