Trans Saharan Slave Trade: A Crash Course for Curious Minds
Caravans of Commerce and Captivity: The Trans-Saharan Slave Trade in Global Context
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What you will learn
Examine the origins and development of the Trans-Saharan Slave Trade from the 7th century.
Map the key trade routes, regions, and urban centers involved, and assess how Sahara Desert geography shaped trade logistics, economic exchanges.
Evaluate the roles of enslaved individuals in Saharan and Mediterranean societies, including labor, military service, and domestic roles.
Investigate the influence of Islamic legal frameworks on slavery practices and analyze cultural exchanges (language, art, religion) facilitated by the trade.
Contrast the Trans-Saharan Slave Trade with the Atlantic and Indian Ocean systems.
Assess long-term effects on African demography, state formation, and social hierarchies, including resistance strategies.
Critically engage with primary sources (Arab chronicles, oral traditions, legal documents) and historiographical debates.
Trace the trade’s modern-day legacy in cultural memory, identity politics, and debates over reparations.
Reflect on ethical challenges in studying slavery, emphasizing the agency and humanity of enslaved individuals.
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