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Slavery & Emancipation treasure hunt

Delve into an important part of our history with treasure hunts on slavery and emancipation. Visit places that tell stories of oppression, resistance and ultimately liberation, and understand the impact of this past on our society today.

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Hanzestad Zwolle

Zwolle, Overijssel, Netherlands
Ontdek de rijke Hanzegeschiedenis van Zwolle. Wandel door de goed bewaarde middeleeuwse binnenstad en leer over de glor…
Geschiedenis 13-14 year
50 min 2,5 km 10 3
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Peperbus en Sassenpoort

Zwolle, Overijssel, Netherlands
Ontdek de beroemdste gebouwen van Zwolle! Wandel langs de Peperbus, de Sassenpoort en andere bijzondere plekken. Een le…
Geschiedenis 9-10 year
40 min 2,0 km 10
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Domstad Ontdekken

Utrecht, Utrecht, Netherlands
Verken de rijke geschiedenis van Utrecht. Wandel langs de iconische Domtoren, de prachtige Oudegracht en andere histori…
Geschiedenis 13-14 year
60 min 3,0 km 10 7
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Op ontdekking in historisch Delfshaven

Rotterdam, Zuid-Holland, Netherlands
Stap terug in de tijd in een van de weinige wijken van Rotterdam die het bombardement van 1940 heeft overleefd. Ontdek …
Geschiedenis 11-12 year
45 min 2,0 km 10 2
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Historische Jordaan

Amsterdam, Noord-Holland, Netherlands
Wandel door de schilderachtige Jordaan en ontdek de rijke geschiedenis van deze voormalige arbeidersbuurt. Van de Weste…
Geschiedenis 15-16 year
55 min 2,8 km 10 2

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Did all people agree with slavery?
No, some thought it was wrong Yes, everyone liked it Only children thought it was wrong No one thought about it
Where were runaway slaves hiding?
In the forest In shop At school In church
How were slaves captured in Africa?
They were taken away from their village They went along voluntarily They won a match They went on holiday
What happened on July 1, 1863?
All slaves became free There was a big party It was raining very hard Everyone got presents
What colour did most slaves have?
Black skin White skin Green skin Blue skin
What happened to babies of slaves?
They also became slaves They went to school They were released They went on to play
Who wanted slavery to end?
People who thought it was fair Children only Animals only Nobody
What is slavery?
When people are owned by other people When people have to work a lot When people don't have toys When people are tired
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What food did slaves usually eat?
Rice, beans and sometimes some fish Same as their owners Fruits and vegetables only Hamburgers and fries
What metal was used for slave chains?
Iron Gold Silver Copper
What often happened to families of slaves?
They were taken apart and sold They always stayed together They were sent to the same country They got a home of their own
What work did slaves mainly do on sugar plantations?
Sugar cane planting, harvesting and processing Building houses and building roads Catching and cooking fish Making clothes and repairing shoes
What happened to families of slaves?
They were often separated They always stayed together They got a bigger house They went on holiday together
Which Dutch minister officially abolished slavery?
Mr S. van Houten Mr Johan Thorbeckke Mr Abraham Kuyper Mr Piet Hein
What do we call the descendants of slaves in the Netherlands?
Afro-Dutch or Caribbean Dutch nationals New Dutchmen American Dutch European Dutch
How were slaves transported from Africa to the Americas?
In large ship's holds below deck In comfortable cabins on deck In small boats alongside the ship On foot over a bridge
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After the abolition of slavery, what happened to many former slaves?
They were required to work for another 10 years They were immediately given their freedom They were sent back to Africa They got money from the government
What was 'state surveillance'?
The transition period after abolition of slavery A new form of slavery A tax on slaves A political system
What colour was the special flag of freed slaves in Suriname?
Red, white and blue with a yellow star Green, red and gold Black, red and green Blue, white and yellow
What was the name of the day slavery was abolished in Suriname?
Keti Koti Kwanzaa Emancipation Day Freedom Day
What were children of slaves often called?
Slave children Service children Working children Plantation children
Which country was the first in Europe to officially abolish slavery?
Denmark Netherlands France England
What were freed slaves officially called?
Free negroes Emancipants Free Freeholders
What were the ships called that transported slaves across the Atlantic?
Slave ships Trade galleys Colony ships Plantation vessels
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What form of compensation did slaveholders receive after abolition?
Financial compensation from the government New slaves Free land They were not compensated
Which method was most commonly used to obtain slaves in Africa?
POWs and slaves of local wars Voluntary emigration Direct abduction by Europeans Purchase of criminals
What percentage of the enslaved did not survive the crossing?
About 10-20% About 50% About 5% About 30%
What kind of organisation was the West India Company (WIC)?
A trading company with monopoly on West Africa and the Americas A shipping company for passenger ships A bank for colonial investments A missionary organisation
What was the difference between house slaves and field slaves?
House slaves worked in the house, field slaves in the fields House slaves were free, field slaves were not House slaves were men, field slaves women There was no difference
What was the main argument against slavery in the 19th century?
Moral objections from Christianity Economic inefficiency International pressure Danger of uprisings
What was the role of female slaves on plantations?
Field work and household chores Household tasks only Caring for children only They did not work
What did 'seasoning' mean in the slave system?
Getting new slaves used to climate and work Seasoning food Seasonal work Training house slaves
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What was a 'maroon' in the context of slavery?
A runaway slave A slave trader A type of slave ship A plantation owner
Which West African city was an important centre for the slave trade?
Elmina Lagos Casablanca Dakar
What was the main economic argument against the abolition of slavery?
Plantations would become unprofitable without free labour No alternative workers were available Slaves could not survive as free people Shipping would collapse
Which European country was the last to abolish slavery in its colonies?
Brazil Spain Portugal Netherlands
What was the main purpose of the West India Company (WIC)?
Trade and warfare in the Atlantic region Only slave trade Mission in America Discovery of gold
What was the average duration of the Middle Passage?
6-8 weeks 3-4 weeks 10-12 weeks 4-6 months
In which year was the Atlantic slave trade banned by Britain?
1807 1833 1815 1838
Which uprising of slaves in Suriname was the largest?
The Berbice uprising The Curaçao uprising The Paramaribo uprising The Nickerie uprising
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Which African queen opposed the slave trade in Angola?
Queen Nzinga Queen Sheba Queen Cleopatra Queen Candace
What was abolitionists' main argument against slavery?
Moral and religious objections Economic inefficiency Political instability International pressure
What role did Quakers play in the abolitionist movement?
They were pioneers in the anti-slavery movement They were the biggest slave traders They supported the preservation of slavery They remained neutral in the debate
What did the term 'seasoning' mean in the context of the Atlantic slave trade?
The acclimatisation process of new slaves in the Caribbean Seasoning food on slave ships The seasonal nature of the slave trade Salting meat for long sea voyage
What was the '13th Amendment'?
Constitutional amendment that abolished slavery in the US (1865) Law that gave voting rights to ex-slaves Law on equal treatment Law on land redistribution
Which West African fort served as the main Dutch slave trading post?
Fort Elmina Fort Nassau Fort Goede Hoop Fort Zeelandia
Who led the Stono Rebellion in 1739?
Jemmy (Cato) Nat Turner Denmark Vesey Gabriel Prosser
Which Dutch company dominated the Atlantic slave trade in the 17th century?
Dutch West India Company (WIC) Dutch East India Company (VOC) Middelburgsche Commercie Compagnie New West India Company
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