Before the transatlantic slave trade, many African societies thrived with diverse cultures, languages, and social structures. People lived in various forms of communities, including hunter-gatherer societies, agricultural villages, and urban centers, engaging in trade, art, and spiritual practices. Their lives were often interconnected with the land, relying on agriculture and livestock for sustenance, while also participating in vibrant oral traditions and community governance. Despite the continent's diversity, many societies shared a strong sense of community and kinship.
A captive or a hostage.
No. He was taken Captive to become a slave.
In some cases, the crews of slave ships took captive people they encountered in Africa, but apparently most were purchased from African slave dealers and governments. The slaves sold within Africa were mostly criminals, war captives, slaves purchased from other parts of Africa, heretics, and debtors. There is a source link below.
The root word of "captive" is "captivus," which comes from the Latin word "captus" meaning "caught" or "taken."
She was married to John Ralfe after she was taken captive by the English. Many people think it was John Smith, but its not.
It was written by the prophet jeremiah, before they were taken captive to Babylon as slaves.
In 722 BCE by the Assyrians.
9.5 million.
After she fled to England in 1567.
once a year
I would say that they were either in Africa or being taken out of Africa to be slaves by the whites
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