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Amistad Trivia Quiz

This quiz is based on the book 'Amistad' by Alexs Pate. Hope you enjoy this quiz.

A multiple-choice quiz by DakotaNorth. Estimated time: 3 mins.

Author
DakotaNorth

Time
3 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
47,675

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
7 / 10

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291

One at a Time - Single Page - Timed Game

Question 1 of 10

1. What is the name of the person that this book is about? Hint

Sinque

Cinque

Cinqay

Sinqay

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Question 2 of 10

2. How many Africans were aboard the slave ship, Amistad? Hint

153

180

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Question 3 of 10

3. In what year did the mutiny happen? Hint

1849

1839

1863

1901

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Question 4 of 10

4. After the mutiny, how many days were Cinque and his fellow enslaved Africans adrift in the Atlantic Ocean? Hint

45 days

30 days

90 days

65 days

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Question 5 of 10

5. In reference to the above question, what was the date they were captured? Hint

August 26, 1901

August 26, 1849

August 26, 1839

August 26, 1863

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Question 6 of 10

6. Who represented Cinque and his fellow enslaved Africans? Hint

Founding Father Benjamin Franklin

President to be Abraham Lincoln

Former President John Quincy Adams

Former President Jefferson

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Question 7 of 10

7. True or False: During the time of Cinque's capture, the kidnapping of Africans and selling them as slaves was prohibited.

True

False

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Question 8 of 10

8. What was the Supreme Court's finding of the evidence that was brought against Cinque and the other enslaved Africans? Hint

'That they are slaves and must be sold down south'

'That they are not slaves and therefore can not be considered merchandise'

'That they were slaves and now he will set them free in America'

'That they be sent to prison for life'

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Question 9 of 10

9. During the time of the trial, who was the President of the United States of America? Hint

Roosevelt

Adams

Van Buren

Lincoln

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Question 10 of 10

10. Were Cinque and the other Africans ever returned to Africa?

Yes

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. What is the name of the person that this book is about?

Answer: Cinque

Cinque was 24 years old when he was captured in Mani by kidnappers who'd sold him into slavery.

2. How many Africans were aboard the slave ship, Amistad?

Answer: 53

There were 53 Africans packed into the hold of the ship. Many were from Cinque's tribe, the Mende.

3. In what year did the mutiny happen?

Answer: 1839

The mutiny happened in 1839. Cinque was the leader of the slaves. It was he who found the key to unlock the chains that were around his ankels and wrists. He freed the other slaves, also.

4. After the mutiny, how many days were Cinque and his fellow enslaved Africans adrift in the Atlantic Ocean?

Answer: 30 days

They were adrift for 30 days when another ship spotted the Amistad.

5. In reference to the above question, what was the date they were captured?

Answer: August 26, 1839

On August 26, 1839, the slave ship Amistad was found floating in the Atlantic Ocean. They were brought to New York and were held over on trial for the murders of the captain and his crew.

6. Who represented Cinque and his fellow enslaved Africans?

Answer: Former President John Quincy Adams

Former President John Quincy Adams represented Cinque and the other enslaved Africans when they were put on trial for murder. They were found guilty of the murders. But, John Quincy Adams appealed on grounds that they were taken illegally from Africa.

7. True or False: During the time of Cinque's capture, the kidnapping of Africans and selling them as slaves was prohibited.

Answer: True

In 1839, the kidnapping of Africans and selling them as slaves was prohibited. When the ship Amistad was found, there was no record of its African cargo. That Cinque and his fellow Africans were kidnapped illegally was to play a major role in the trial.

8. What was the Supreme Court's finding of the evidence that was brought against Cinque and the other enslaved Africans?

Answer: 'That they are not slaves and therefore can not be considered merchandise'

The Supreme Court also stated that 'If they so choose, they can be returned to their homes in Africa'.

9. During the time of the trial, who was the President of the United States of America?

Answer: Van Buren

10. Were Cinque and the other Africans ever returned to Africa?

Answer: yes

Cinque and the other Africans were returned to Africa. They were sent home aboard the merchant ship, The Gentleman'.

Source: Author DakotaNorth

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