Sub-Saharan Africa is forcibly linked to Europe and the Americas Flashcards
What tropical disease did many people catch?
Malaria
What do the Portuguese trade?
Ivory, salt, animal skins, and slaves
How many slaves were shipped in the 1700’s?
7 million
How many slaves were shipped from 1450-1850?
12 million African slaves
What percent of slaves died on the ships?
10-20% because they would often jump off the ships, get sick, or die of starvation
Who wrote Amazing Grace?
John Newton, a slave trader who later felt guilty and became a pastor
Who helped abolish the Atlantic slave trade?
William Wilberforce
Did the British benefit from the abolition of the Atlantic slave trade?
They benefitted because they took better care of their slaves so they died less
What is Vodun?
An African religion originating from Hati, mixed with Catholicism
What was traded to African leaders for slaves?
Guns
What is included in African religion?
Dance, Music, rhythm, and drums
What is candomble?
A religion that’s African/Brazilian mixed
What do a lot of European traditions come from?
African heritage
