The Trans-Saharan Slave Trade
Grade 21 · Social Studies · 45 min
What's Included
Learning Objective
I can analyze the effects of the trans-Saharan slave trade on West African societies.
Warm-Up Video
HistoryVille · 25:30
Differences Between Arab and European Slave Trades
Guided Notes
3 key concepts
- 1
The Arab slave trade, also known as the trans-Saharan slave trade, occurred predominantly in the Middle East, North Africa, and parts of Asia.
- 2
The European slave trade, also known as the transatlantic slave trade, mainly took place from the late 15th century to the 19th century.
- 3
The Arab traders bought more women than men, while the European slave traders were interested in strongly built young men to serve as laborers.
Practice Questions
3 questions · Multiple choice & Short answer
Exit Ticket
Quick comprehension check
“Describe two ways the trans-Saharan slave trade affected West African societies, according to the video.”
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