Which of the following statements about slavery is true?
A. It began with the Spanish and Portuguese transatlantic slave trade.
B. It had existed all over the world in various forms for thousands of years.
C. It existed only in Africa before the sixteenth century.
D. It first began in Africa in the 1500s and then spread to other parts of the world.
Answer (2)
**A. It began with the Spanish and Portuguese transatlantic slave trade **
The correct answer is B, as slavery has existed in various forms worldwide for thousands of years. It was practiced in many societies, including those in Africa, Europe, and Asia, long before the transatlantic slave trade began. Understanding this helps put the transatlantic slave trade into a broader historical context.
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