Indian Ocean Slave Trade History

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What is one consequence of the Indian Ocean slave trade mentioned in the text?

Extended inland trade routes to areas like Lake Malawi and parts of the Congo. (correct)

Resulted in the discovery of diamonds in Kimberley in 1867.

Led to the monopolization of diamond mines by De Beers in Kimberley.

Fueled rapid industrialization in South Africa from 1870 onward.

According to Philip Curtin, which region was the first source of slaves taken to Europe by sea?

The Congo

Zanzibar

Lake Malawi

Senegambia (correct)

How did the transportation of African men across the Atlantic compare to that of women?

An equal number of men and women were transported.

Twice as many men were transported than women. (correct)

Men and women were not transported across the Atlantic.

Twice as many women were transported than men.

Which event refers to the rapid industrialization and economic changes in South Africa from 1870 onward?

The Mineral Revolution Signup and view all the answers

Where were slaves traded to in South and Southeast Asia during the Indian Ocean slave trade?

Mauritius and Reunion islands Signup and view all the answers

What characterized the mining industry transition during the rapid industrialization period in South Africa?

Centralization and mechanization by large corporations. Signup and view all the answers

What are blood diamonds also known as?

Conflict diamonds Signup and view all the answers

Which region in Africa has the world's largest diamond mine?

Kimberley Signup and view all the answers

Why is it challenging to block the trade of blood diamonds?

Lack of transparency in the supply chain Signup and view all the answers

Which missionary led an expedition to the Mwanamutapa Empire in Zimbabwe in 1560?

Father Gonzalo da Silveira Signup and view all the answers

Which two groups did the Xhosa Kingdom divide into?

Believers and Non-believers Signup and view all the answers

'The Red Faced Vs. White Faced Xhosa' is a reference to:

Religious divisions within African communities Signup and view all the answers

What role does the belief in ancestors play in many African religions?

Ancestors are worshipped or consulted for guidance, support, and knowledge about the future and unknown. Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following was NOT a key reason why Africa was colonized by European powers?

The search for new spice trade routes to Asia. Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a correct summary of the history of the Muslim slave trade in East Africa?

The Muslim slave trade in East Africa predates the European colonization of Africa and can be traced back to at least 1000 BCE. Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following was NOT a key motivation behind European imperialism and the colonization of Africa?

The desire to spread the teachings of the Eastern Orthodox Church. Signup and view all the answers

What were some of the consequences of the Indian Ocean slave trade originating from East Africa?

The slave trade led to significant population declines and social disruption in many East African communities. Signup and view all the answers

How did the belief in ancestors and the role of elders in African communities influence the development of religious and social structures in early African societies?

The belief in ancestors and the importance of elders contributed to the development of more hierarchical and centralized religious and social structures in many early African societies. Signup and view all the answers