The Atlantic Slave Trade Crash Course World History

John Green discusses the history and impact of slavery, focusing on the Atlantic slave trade. He addresses misconceptions, the economics of slavery, and the harsh conditions slaves endured. The video explores historical contexts, definitions, and the global participation in slavery, emphasizing the dehumanization and commodification of human beings.

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

• 48%

• 41%

• 5%

• 15%

How did Europeans primarily acquire African slaves?

• By purchasing them from Asian traders

• Through trade with other Africans

• By offering them freedom

• By capturing them directly

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

• 50 years

• 30 years

• 40 years

• 23 years

What was one of the primary crops cultivated by African slaves in the Caribbean?

• Corn

• Wheat

• Sugar

• Rice

What was the primary reason for the continued importation of slaves into Brazil until the 1880s?

• High demand for skilled labor

• Inability to increase population naturally

• Lack of agricultural land

• Political instability

What term is used to describe the type of slavery where slaves are considered movable property?

• Bonded labor

• Feudal slavery

• Indentured servitude

• Chattel slavery

Which historical figure was mentioned as a slave who held great power and influence?

• Genghis Khan

• Zhang Ha

• Alexander the Great

• Julius Caesar

Which philosopher believed that some people were naturally slaves?

• Confucius

• Aristotle

• Socrates

• Plato

Which European countries were the first to absorb racist attitudes towards Blacks due to their ties with the Muslim world?

• England and Ireland

• Spain and Portugal

• France and Germany

• Italy and Greece

What was a common justification for the enslavement of Africans according to the Bible?

• The curse of Ham

• The parable of the talents

• The story of Exodus

• The Sermon on the Mount