Question

prior to exploration, which applied to enslaved persons in africa? choose three answers.
they were considered to be an investment for their enslavers.
they could be freed by manumission.
they were seen as a sign of their ensalvers wealth.
they worked in agriculture.
they were foreign criminals.

Explanation:

1. Enslaved people in pre-exploration Africa were often viewed as valuable assets, so they were considered an investment for enslavers.
2. Manumission (freeing enslaved people) was a recognized practice in many African societies, often for reasons like loyalty or religious acts.
3. Owning enslaved people was a visible marker of wealth and status for enslavers in these societies.
4. While some enslaved people worked in agriculture, this was not universal enough to be a definitive trait across all pre-exploration African enslavement systems.
5. Enslaved people were not universally foreign criminals; many were enslaved due to debt, warfare, or local legal issues, not just being foreign offenders.

Answer:

• They were considered to be an investment for their enslavers.
• They could be freed by manumission.
• They were seen as a sign of their enslaver's wealth.