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What is one consequence of the Indian Ocean slave trade mentioned in the text?
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?
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?
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?
Which event refers to the rapid industrialization and economic changes in South Africa from 1870 onward?
Where were slaves traded to in South and Southeast Asia during the Indian Ocean slave trade?
Where were slaves traded to in South and Southeast Asia during the Indian Ocean slave trade?
What characterized the mining industry transition during the rapid industrialization period in South Africa?
What characterized the mining industry transition during the rapid industrialization period in South Africa?
What are blood diamonds also known as?
What are blood diamonds also known as?
Which region in Africa has the world's largest diamond mine?
Which region in Africa has the world's largest diamond mine?
Why is it challenging to block the trade of blood diamonds?
Why is it challenging to block the trade of blood diamonds?
Which missionary led an expedition to the Mwanamutapa Empire in Zimbabwe in 1560?
Which missionary led an expedition to the Mwanamutapa Empire in Zimbabwe in 1560?
Which two groups did the Xhosa Kingdom divide into?
Which two groups did the Xhosa Kingdom divide into?
'The Red Faced Vs. White Faced Xhosa' is a reference to:
'The Red Faced Vs. White Faced Xhosa' is a reference to:
What role does the belief in ancestors play in many African religions?
What role does the belief in ancestors play in many African religions?
Which of the following was NOT a key reason why Africa was colonized by European powers?
Which of the following was NOT a key reason why Africa was colonized by European powers?
Which of the following is a correct summary of the history of the Muslim slave trade in East Africa?
Which of the following is a correct summary of the history of the Muslim slave trade in East Africa?
Which of the following was NOT a key motivation behind European imperialism and the colonization of Africa?
Which of the following was NOT a key motivation behind European imperialism and the colonization of Africa?
What were some of the consequences of the Indian Ocean slave trade originating from East Africa?
What were some of the consequences of the Indian Ocean slave trade originating from East Africa?
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?
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?
