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What is the main focus of the Puerto Rican bomba dance?

  • Agility (correct)
  • Flexibility
  • Coordination
  • Strength

    • Who among the following documented African American history in the United States?

  • José Celso Barbosa
  • Arturo Alfonso Schomburg (correct)
  • Rafael Hernández
  • Julia de Burgos

    • What was the main reason African slaves were brought to America?

  • To establish new colonies
  • To promote cultural exchange
  • To increase agricultural production
  • To provide free labor for the colonizers (correct)

    • How were slaves treated once they were brought to America?

    <p>They were considered as the property of their master</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following products were cultivated by slaves?

    <p>Ginger and tobacco</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who was known for establishing schools accessible to children of all social classes in Puerto Rico?

    <p>Celestina Cordero</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the role of domestic slaves in the plantation?

    <p>Serving as cooks in the kitchen and caring for the family’s children</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the machine used to grind sugarcane on the plantations?

    <p>Trapiche</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who founded the Secret Abolitionist Society?

    <p>Ramón Emeterio Betances</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did the Secret Abolitionist Society collect money for?

    <p>To buy freedom for the children of slaves</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When was the Moret Law passed?

    <p>July 4, 1870</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who were considered abolitionists?

    <p>People opposed to slavery</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the main goal of slavery from the colonizers' perspective?

    <p>To maximize profits from the colonies</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following was NOT a task typically performed by slaves in the Americas?

    <p>Working in industrial manufacturing</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the primary purpose of the trapiche on sugar plantations?

    <p>To grind sugarcane</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What were the conditions like around the boilers where guarapo was extracted?

    <p>Unbearably hot and dangerous</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was one of the main crops that slaves were responsible for planting and harvesting?

    <p>Sugarcane</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How were slaves typically transported to America?

    <p>In overcrowded ships under harsh conditions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the main task of field slaves in the context provided?

    <p>Planting and harvesting crops</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who were the Cimarrones in the context provided?

    <p>Slaves who successfully sought freedom</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the significance of the Moret Law?

    <p>It granted rights to formerly enslaved individuals</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did abolitionists advocate for?

    <p>Rights for enslaved individuals</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When was slavery abolished in Puerto Rico?

    <p>March 22, 1873</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of slaves typically worked inside the master's house?

    <p>Domestic slaves</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary characteristic of slavery?

    <p>A system of forced labor where people are treated as property.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who were Rafael and Celestina Cordero?

    <p>They founded schools accessible to children of all social classes.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did Arturo Alfonso Schomburg do?

    <p>Documented African American history in the United States.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is Bomba?

    <p>A rhythm and drum-based art form from Puerto Rico.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is not a Puerto Rican dish of African origin?

    <p>Rice and beans</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How did some African kingdoms contribute to the slave trade?

    <p>By capturing and selling prisoners as slaves to Europeans.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Write 4 words that come from African heritage:

    <ol> <li>Bembe</li> <li>Alcapurria</li> <li>Mofongo</li> <li>Monga</li> </ol> Signup and view all the answers

    Quien te ama?

    <p>mami</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    The Purpose of Slavery

    • The main purpose of slavery from the colonizers' perspective was to maximize profits from the colonies.

    Tasks Performed by Slaves

    • Slaves performed various tasks, including:
      • Planting and harvesting crops, such as ginger, tobacco, cacao, bananas, mangoes, coconuts, oranges, and limes.
      • Raising livestock, such as sheep, cows, and goats.
      • Working on sugar plantations, where they used trapiches to grind sugarcane.
      • Producing sugar, which was then exported.

    Conditions on Sugar Plantations

    • Conditions around the boilers where guarapo was extracted were unbearably hot and dangerous.
    • Slaves were considered the property of their owners.

    Transportation of Slaves

    • Slaves were typically transported to America in overcrowded ships under harsh conditions.

    Afro-Descendants' Contributions to Puerto Rican Culture

    • Significant contributions by Afro-descendants in Puerto Rican culture include:
      • Rafael and Celestina Cordero, who founded schools accessible to children of all social classes.
      • Arturo Alfonso Schomburg, who documented African American history in the United States.
      • Julia de Burgos, a poet and teacher who left a significant literary legacy.
      • Rafael Hernández, a notable figure in pop music.
      • José Celso Barbosa, a physician and politician.

    Types of Slaves and Their Tasks

    • Different types of slaves and their tasks:
      • Domestic slaves: worked in the kitchen and took care of the family's children.
      • Field slaves: worked planting and harvesting crops.
      • Rented slaves: were rented out by their owners to do various tasks, such as building roads and buildings.
      • Cimarrones: fugitive slaves who escaped from plantations.

    Abolition of Slavery

    • Ramón Emeterio Betances, an abolitionist, founded the Secret Abolitionist Society, which collected money to buy freedom for the children of slaves.
    • The Moret Law, passed on July 4, 1870, granted freedom to part of the slave population, excluding young adults.
    • Slavery was eventually abolished on March 22, 1873.

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    Test your knowledge on Puerto Rican bomba dance, its rhythm, drums, and African influences. Learn about notable figures such as Rafael and Celestina Cordero and Arturo Alfonso Schomburg. Identify the Puerto Rican dishes of African origin in this quiz.

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