Question

multiple choice question
which statement about the slave trade in africa is accurate?

the slave trade was unknown in africa until the arrival of europeans there.

bantu warriors raided villages and enslaved captives.

the arrival of islam in africa ended the slave trade, since the quran bans slavery.

enslaved africans could never win their freedom once they became captive.

Explanation:

• Option 1: Slavery existed in Africa (e.g., within - African slave systems) before Europeans arrived, so this is wrong.
• Option 2: Bantu - related groups did engage in raiding and enslaving captives as part of historical practices in Africa.
• Option 3: Islam in Africa did not end the slave trade; the Quran does not ban slavery (it has rules for slaves but does not prohibit the institution entirely), so this is incorrect.
• Option 4: Enslaved Africans could gain freedom through various means (e.g., manumission, buying freedom), so this is wrong.

Answer:

B. Bantu warriors raided villages and enslaved captives.