Question

question 7 (1 point)
according to the article, what is the significance of the transatlantic slave trade?
○ it introduced european culture and technology, which helped africa develop faster than other continents
○ it removed large numbers of people from africa, leaving the continent unable to develop an independent path to economic development.
○ it had little impact on african societies, which continued to grow independently
○ it primarily encouraged africa to expand trade with asia and the middle east
question 8 (3 points)
when we discuss the 15th century, what time span are we referring to?
○ 1301 - 1400
○ 1401 - 1500
○ 1601 - 1700

Explanation:

For Question 7: Historical scholarship on the TransAtlantic slave trade widely documents that the forced removal of millions of enslaved people from Africa depleted the continent's labor force, disrupted social structures, and undermined its ability to build autonomous economic systems. The other options are incorrect: the trade did not foster African development relative to other continents, it had a massive destructive impact on African societies, and it shifted African trade focus to European powers rather than expanding trade with Asia/Middle East.
For Question 8: Centuries are numbered such that the nth century spans from the year (n-1)100 + 1 to n100. For the 15th century, this calculates to 1401 to 1500.

Answer:

Question 7: B. It removed large numbers of people from Africa, leaving the continent unable to develop an independent path to economic development.
Question 8: 1401-1500