Could You Really Pass This 6th Grade World History Quiz?
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The slave trade was about the buying and selling of humans. Slavery has existed throughout history - almost every ancient civilization had slaves. Sometimes the slaves were enemies captured in wars; other times, it was the least fortunate of their people. By the 1700s, a lot of people were getting very rich from the slave trade.
- 1.British slave trade ships sailed what route?
- A.
The circle of trade
- B.
The rectangle of trade
- C.
The square of trade
- D.
The triangle of trade
- 2.Which region was not part of the trade triangle?
- A.
Africa
- B.
America
- C.
Asia
- D.
Europe
- 3.The second leg of the triangle was known as the what?
- A.
Central Path
- B.
Hypotenuse
- C.
Middle Passage
- D.
Storm Corridor
- 4.Where were most slaves put to work?
- A.
Cattle ranches
- B.
Fast food joints
- C.
Goldfields
- D.
Plantations
- 5.What was least likely to be exchanged for slaves in America?
- A.
Apples
- B.
Cotton
- C.
Sugar
- D.
Tobacco
- 6.Which British colony in America was famous for tobacco growing?
- A.
Connecticut
- B.
Maryland
- C.
New Jersey
- D.
Virginia
- 7.The slave ships operated across which ocean?
- A.
Arctic
- B.
Atlantic
- C.
Indian
- D.
Pacific
- 8.Why were some slaves thrown overboard while still alive?
- A.
As punishment for misbehaviour
- B.
The traders claimed insurance money for the loss
- C.
They were full of disease
- D.
To find out if they could swim
- 9.Which port was NOT associated with the slave trade?
- A.
Aberdeen
- B.
Bristol
- C.
Liverpool
- D.
London
- 10.Which islands were notorious for buying slaves?
- A.
Fiji
- B.
Hawaiian Islands
- C.
Seychelles
- D.
West Indies
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