Experiences Within The Salve Castles Flashcards

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What was the role of the ship surgeon

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Estimate age and health of slave
Picking the strongest for ‘first class work’
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How and why where slaves branded?

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Slaves branded with hot iron after a price had been agreed with an owner

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What where slave castles like?

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Small dungeons with very little ventalation or water

Slaves where chained

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What did slave traders do to ensure a good price for there slave?

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Washed, shaved and rubbed out skin with palm oil. This made it shine and made them look younger and healthier

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What where slaves fed

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A basic diet of yams bananas millet or boiled beans

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