Places
What is the famous museum in Goree Island called?
House of slaves
who was the first person to explore Goree Island
Bartholemue Dias a Portuguese explorer who first discovered Goree Island
Who is Bartholemeu Dias?
A Portuguese explorer who was the first person to discover Goree island
How long was Goree Island a trading hub for?
300 years
How many government had control over Goree island from the 15th to 18th century
4 different governments. The Portuguese, English, dutch, and French.
Who was the first government of Goree Island?
The Portugese.
What was the statue of liberation?
A monument honoring freedom
Who was Metis Signares
A wealth Afro European who facilitated salve trades
What are Métis signares?
Wealthy Afro-European women who facilitated slave trades.
Gorée-Almadies
a memorial and historical site located on Gorée Island in Senegal
Which famous Musician visited Goree Island
Micheal Jackson
Who was Momar Niang in the book How the word is passed?
An educated person and a journalist.
What is the Castel (Castel Plateau)
A high, rocky area featuring old fortifications, bunkers, and large defensive cannons with panoramic views.
Name at least famous people who visited Goree Island in remeberance
Nelson Mandela, Barack Obama, Pope John Paul ll,Bill Clinton, George W Bush.
What is the population of Goree Island?
Less than 1,500.