Early African and Indian migrants to Britain (OCR GCSE History A (Explaining the Modern World)): Quizzes
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In which year did Henry VIII order that parish registers be kept?
In which year did Henry VIII order that parish registers be kept?
1538
How many people described as 'blackamoor' were shown in Henry VIII's parish registers?
How many people described as 'blackamoor' were shown in Henry VIII's parish registers?
15 people
What was John Blanke's occupation at the court of Henry VIII?
What was John Blanke's occupation at the court of Henry VIII?
Trumpeter
Which of these was NOT an occupation of early African migrants in England?
Which of these was NOT an occupation of early African migrants in England?
Ship captain
Who is regarded as England's first major slave trader?
Who is regarded as England's first major slave trader?
John Hawkins
In 1562, how many people did Hawkins capture from Portuguese ships?
In 1562, how many people did Hawkins capture from Portuguese ships?
300
What goods were sent to Africa in exchange for slaves in the Triangular Trade?
What goods were sent to Africa in exchange for slaves in the Triangular Trade?
Textiles, rum & manufactured goods
By the late 1660s, what percentage of Barbados was sugar plantations?
By the late 1660s, what percentage of Barbados was sugar plantations?
80%
How many slaves worked on Barbados plantations in 1698?
How many slaves worked on Barbados plantations in 1698?
42,000
Why did demand for sugar grow dramatically in Britain?
Why did demand for sugar grow dramatically in Britain?
For adding to tea, coffee & chocolate
How could African servants in England be punished by their masters?
How could African servants in England be punished by their masters?
Sent back to plantations
When did Asian servant numbers become less limited in Britain?
When did Asian servant numbers become less limited in Britain?
Middle of 1700s
What were Ayahs?
What were Ayahs?
Indian nannies