The Danish West Indies
The West Indies are in which part of the world?
The Caribbean
What were the three places that were apart of the "Triangle trade"?
Africa, America and Europe
What is the largest island in the world that is still part of the Kingdom of Denmark?
Greenland
What was the name of the Danish forts in Africa?
Christiansborg (or Gold coast forts)
Is Denmark still a colonial power today?
No
Which country bought the islands from Denmark is 1917?
The USA
What was Denmark the first country to ban?
Transport of slaves
The Faroe Islands
Why did many Danes die in the colonies in Africa and India?
Tropical diseases
False
What was the most important produce on the islands?
Sugar
What is "white gold"?
Sugar
What was the main thing Denmark wanted from Greenland?
Oil and seal fur
Plantations
Why do some people want an official apology from the danish government?
Because of the history
Who was the Danish leader who finally freed the enslaved people in 1848?
Peter von Scholten
Why was the "Florissant period" a wealthy time for Denmark?
Because they were neutral in wars and could trade with everyone
Which nordic country was under Denmark but became independant in 1944?
Iceland
What do we call a danish person who was born in the colonies, rather than Denmark?
Creole
What is the name of the "queen" statue in Copenhagen that's meant to remind ud of the slave history?
"I am Queen Mary"
What is the modern name for these three islands?
The U.S. virgin islands
What was the name of the Danish company that traded with India and China?
The East India company
What does it mean that Greenland is "Self-ruling" today?
They make their own laws but stay in partnership with Denmark
What power was used for production in the West Indies?
Wind power
Which African country still has a lot of Danish history in its buildings?
Ghana