Indian Ocean Trade versus Atlantic Trade
Grade 21 · Social Studies · 45 min
What's Included
Learning Objective
I can compare and contrast the characteristics of the Indian Ocean and Atlantic slave trades.
Warm-Up Video
Smithsonian Channel · 3:03
The Indian Ocean Slave Trade was Likely Bigger than the Atlantic Trade | Smithsonian Channel
Guided Notes
3 key concepts
- 1
The Indian Ocean slave trade is likely the oldest of the slave trades and transported more human beings than the Atlantic slave trade.
- 2
Unlike the Atlantic slave trade which centered on labor and shipped more men, the Indian Ocean trade centered on services and shipped roughly two women for every man.
- 3
From the 17th century, modern-day Tanzania was under control of the Omani Arab Empire and specialized in ivory, spices, and slaves.
Practice Questions
11 questions · Multiple choice & Short answer & True/false
Exit Ticket
Quick comprehension check
“Describe one key difference between the Atlantic slave trade and the Indian Ocean slave trade in terms of the ratio of men to women being transported.”
Teacher Guide
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