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During which century did the demand for African laborers increase significantly due to European conquest and colonization?
During which century did the demand for African laborers increase significantly due to European conquest and colonization?
- 17th century (correct)
- 15th century
- 18th century
- 16th century
What was the approximate number of slaves imported across the Atlantic Ocean by the end of the eighteenth century?
What was the approximate number of slaves imported across the Atlantic Ocean by the end of the eighteenth century?
- 5,000
- 50,000
- 100,000 (correct)
- 10,000
What led to shifts in the geographic origins of slaves throughout the seventeenth and eighteenth centuries?
What led to shifts in the geographic origins of slaves throughout the seventeenth and eighteenth centuries?
- Political circumstances in Europe
- Territorial expansion by African states (correct)
- Trade alliances in Europe
- Raids led by European colonizers
Which of the following statements about slavery in Africa is true?
Which of the following statements about slavery in Africa is true?
What effect did the transatlantic slave trade have on African societies?
What effect did the transatlantic slave trade have on African societies?
Which kingdom became a major slave exporter in the eighteenth century?
Which kingdom became a major slave exporter in the eighteenth century?
How did the shortage of men in certain African societies impact their structure?
How did the shortage of men in certain African societies impact their structure?