While slavery was a part of African culture, how were slaves treated in Africa?

A. They were slaves in name only

B. They were freed after a term of work

C. They were mistreated

D. They were treated as family

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1 May, 14:22

While slavery was a part of African culture, how were slaves treated in Africa?

A. They were slaves in name only

B. They were freed after a term of work

C. They were mistreated

D. They were treated as family

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Miriam Hines · Answer 1

They were slaves in name only. Some slaves even had slaves who had slaves ...

Alex Parker · Answer 2

The slavery known to Africans before European contact didn’t involve

a belief in the inferiority of the slaves. Most slaves in West Africa were

captured in war. Although legally considered property, most African

slaves were treated as family members.

For that reason I would say D is the answer.

While slavery was a part of African culture, how were slaves treated in Africa?A. They were slaves in name onlyB. They were freed after a term of workC. They were mistreatedD. They were treated as family

While slavery was a part of African culture, how were slaves treated in Africa?

A. They were slaves in name only

B. They were freed after a term of work

C. They were mistreated

D. They were treated as family