Slavery in Africa During the Middle Ages
Grade 12th Grade · Social Studies · 45 min
What's Included
Learning Objective
I can analyze the diverse forms and impacts of slavery within Africa during the Middle Ages.
Warm-Up Video
TED-Ed · 5:39
The Atlantic slave trade: What too few textbooks told you - Anthony Hazard
Guided Notes
3 key concepts
- 1
The Atlantic slave trade occurred from the late 15th to the mid 19th century and forcibly brought more than 10 million Africans to the Americas.
- 2
To meet the massive demand for labor in the Americas, Europeans turned to Africa, where African kingdoms prospered from the slave trade by selling criminals, debtors, or prisoners of war.
- 3
The Atlantic slave trade contributed to the development of racist ideology, with Europeans claiming Africans were biologically inferior to justify the enslavement.
Practice Questions
10 questions · Multiple choice & Short answer
Exit Ticket
Quick comprehension check
“Describe two ways that the Atlantic slave trade impacted African societies and economies during the Middle Ages.”
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