Africa and the Indian Ocean Slave Trade
Grade 8th Grade · Social Studies · 45 min
What's Included
Learning Objective
I can describe the role of Africa and the Indian Ocean in the slave trade.
Warm-Up Video
Freedom Is Mine Official · 1:00
The Indian Ocean Slave Trade: The Slave Trade You Never Knew About
Guided Notes
3 key concepts
- 1
The Indian Ocean slave trade involved the trafficking of an estimated 4 million enslaved Africans to territories across the Indian Ocean.
- 2
Enslaved African men often worked in security, construction, mining, administration, and the military.
- 3
Today, an estimated 25,000 to 60,000 people of African descent live in India and are referred to as the Siddhi.
Practice Questions
12 questions · Multiple choice & Short answer
Exit Ticket
Quick comprehension check
“Describe the roles of both Africa and the Indian Ocean in the Indian Ocean slave trade.”
Complete Lesson Package
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