The Impact of Slave Trade Routes on Africa

Where were most slaves transported during the slave trade era?

A. across the Atlantic Ocean

B. across the Indian Ocean

C. to European nations

D. to South Asia

Answer

The correct answer is A. across the Atlantic Ocean.

The map provided shows the major trade routes during the slave trade era. It is evident that most slaves were transported across the Atlantic Ocean. This route led from Western Africa to America, where slaves were forced into labor and subjected to unimaginable hardships.

The option of crossing the Indian Ocean is incorrect as only three locations on the map go towards Southwest Asia, not a significant number compared to the seven locations that went across the Atlantic Ocean. Similarly, the notion of slaves being transported to European nations is also inaccurate as the map does not depict such routes specifically, aside from showing parts of Spain. The option of slaves being taken to South Asia is also not supported by the map, as there are only three locations going towards that direction.