The Middle Passage and Its Impact

The transcript narrates the harrowing journey of the Middle Passage during the transatlantic slave trade, focusing on Kofi, a young boy from West Africa. It describes his peaceful village life, the brutal capture by foreign soldiers, and the inhumane conditions on the slave ship. The narrative continues with the arrival in the Americas, the dehumanizing auction process, and Kofi's struggle to maintain his identity. Despite the immense suffering, the story highlights resilience and the enduring fight for freedom, marking the Middle Passage as a beginning rather than an end.

What was the Middle Passage?

• A migration path for European settlers

• A peaceful journey across the Atlantic

• A trade route for spices

• A brutal journey endured by African slaves

Where was Kofi from?

• A city in North Africa

• A coastal village in West Africa

• A village in East Africa

• An island in the Caribbean

What did Kofi first see at the port?

• A festival celebration

• A group of friendly traders

• The enormous black ships

• A bustling market

What were the conditions like on the slave ships?

• Quiet and peaceful

• Comfortable and spacious

• Crowded and unsanitary

• Luxurious and clean

How did Kofi and others feel during the journey?

• Relaxed and carefree

• Terrified and oppressed

• Excited and hopeful

• Indifferent and bored

What happened to the captives upon arrival in the Americas?

• They were welcomed as guests

• They were given land to farm

• They were sent back home

• They were sold as slaves

What did Kofi hold onto despite his suffering?

• His freedom

• His name and identity

• His possessions

• His wealth

What was stripped away from Kofi at the auction block?

• His wealth and status

• His family and friends

• His education and skills

• His dignity and identity

What does the legacy of the Middle Passage emphasize?

• Isolation and loneliness

• Wealth and prosperity

• Survival and resilience

• Despair and defeat

What did future generations do in response to the Middle Passage?

• Accepted their fate

• Fought for freedom and rights

• Ignored their history

• Returned to Africa