African Regions of Origin
What are the five African regions of origin?
1. Senegambia 2. Gold Coast 3. Bight of Benin 4. Bight of Biafra 5. West Central Africa
What is the significance of the Atlantic Ocean in the transatlantic slave trade?
The Atlantic Ocean was the primary route across which enslaved Africans were transported to the Americas
What is the Gold Coast?
The Gold Coast is a historical region in Ghana that was a major source of enslaved Africans during the transatlantic slave trade.
What are the Caribbean places to identify?
A. Cuba B. St. Domingue (Haiti) C. Santo Domingo (Dominican Republic) D. Jamaica E. Puerto Rico F. Martinique G. Barbados
What is the Caribbean Sea's role in the transatlantic slave trade?
The Caribbean Sea was the destination for many slave ships after crossing the Atlantic, where enslaved individuals were taken to various islands.
What is West Central Africa known for in the context of the slave trade?
West Central Africa, including Congo, DR Congo, and Angola, was a significant region for the capture and export of enslaved Africans
What is the Middle Passage?
The Middle Passage refers to the sea route taken by slave ships from West Africa to the Americas, crossing the Atlantic Ocean.
What is the geographical significance of Senegambia?
Senegambia includes Senegal, The Gambia, and Guinea-Bissau, and was one of the primary regions from which enslaved Africans were taken.
What is the significance of Bahia in Brazil?
Bahia is a major port city in Brazil that received a large number of enslaved Africans, particularly known for its sugar production.
What are the Madeira Islands?
The Madeira Islands are Portuguese islands in the Atlantic where sugarcane was first grown using enslaved African labor
What does the term 'Bight of Benin' refer to?
The Bight of Benin refers to the coastal region of Togo, Benin, and southwestern Nigeria, significant in the slave trade.
What is Pernambuco's role in the slave trade?
Pernambuco is a port city in Brazil, specifically Recife, that was a key entry point for enslaved Africans in the sugar industry.
What are the Canary Islands?
The Canary Islands are Spanish islands off the coast of Morocco where sugarcane was initially cultivated by enslaved Africans.
What does the term 'Bight of Biafra' refer to?
The Bight of Biafra refers to the southeastern coastal region of Nigeria, Cameroon, and Gabon, another key area in the slave trade.
What are the sugar islands?
The sugar islands refer to islands in the Caribbean and Atlantic, such as Madeira and the Canary Islands, where sugarcane was first cultivated using enslaved labor.