Experiences Within The Salve Castles Flashcards
1
Q
What was the role of the ship surgeon
A
Estimate age and health of slave Picking the strongest for ‘first class work’
2
Q
How and why where slaves branded?
A
Slaves branded with hot iron after a price had been agreed with an owner
3
Q
What where slave castles like?
A
Small dungeons with very little ventalation or water
Slaves where chained
4
Q
What did slave traders do to ensure a good price for there slave?
A
Washed, shaved and rubbed out skin with palm oil. This made it shine and made them look younger and healthier
5
Q
What where slaves fed
A
A basic diet of yams bananas millet or boiled beans
