The Transatlantic Slave Trade

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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?

  • 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?

  • 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?

<p>The demand for slaves increased with European colonial expansion. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What effect did the transatlantic slave trade have on African societies?

<p>It resulted in a decline in population in certain areas. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which kingdom became a major slave exporter in the eighteenth century?

<p>Asante (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How did the shortage of men in certain African societies impact their structure?

<p>It changed the roles of women. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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