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SLAVERY IN MAURITIUS

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Reinforce pupils' knowledge about Slavery in Mauritius.

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Reinforce pupils' knowledge about Slavery in Mauritius.

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The first slaves were brought from:

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Who was the Dutch governor who brought the first slaves?

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A slave is a person who is:

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The French needed slaves to:

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The French brought slaves from Mozambique, Madagascar, and:

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A few slaves were also brought from:

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In 1807, the number of slaves on the island was:

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Slaves could not buy land or:

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Slaves could neither leave their masters nor:

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Slaves were not allowed to:

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Slaves were punished even for:

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The main food of slaves was:

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Some women slaves worked in:

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Runaway slaves hid in:

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Runaway slaves were called:

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Maroon slaves used which place as a hiding spot?

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At times, maroon slaves attacked and robbed:

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Maroon slaves sometimes set fire to:

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Settlers were afraid of:

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Maroon slaves who were caught were:

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Which of these was a famous slave in Mauritius?

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Other well-known slaves included:

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Some places in Mauritius still bear the names of:

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Le Morne Brabant was declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO and inaugurated as part of:

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This UNESCO inauguration took place on:

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In the 19th century, many people in which country were against slavery?

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In what year was slavery abolished in Mauritius?

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A monument commemorating the abolition of slavery is located at:

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After abolition, some freed slaves lived in the suburbs of Port Louis and worked as:

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About 200 freed slaves moved inland and built their homes, creating a place now called:

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The Dutch brought the first slaves from Madagascar to Mauritius.

Governor Van der Stel was responsible for bringing the first slaves during the Dutch period.

Slaves were forced to obey and work without freedom.

Slaves cleared forests and cultivated sugar cane and other crops.

East Africa was one of the main sources of slaves for Mauritius.

Some slaves came from India and the East Indies as well.

Around 65,000 slaves lived in Mauritius in 1807.

Slaves were not allowed to own land or build their own homes.

Slaves were not free to leave their masters or travel abroad.

Wearing shoes was forbidden for slaves as a form of control.

Harsh punishments were given for even minor errors.

Maize and manioc formed the staple diet of slaves.

Women often served as maids inside their masters' homes.

Maroon slaves escaped and hid in remote natural places.

Runaways were known as maroon slaves.

Le Morne Brabant was a famous refuge for maroon slaves.

They sometimes raided farms to get food.

Burning farms was a form of resistance by maroon slaves.

Maroon slaves caused fear among settlers.

Captured maroon slaves faced harsh punishments.

Macchabee was one of the well-known slaves remembered today.

The legacy of slaves remains in place names across the island.

The site commemorates the history of slavery and maroon resistance.

The inauguration was held on 1st February 2009.

British people campaigned strongly against slavery in the 19th century. They believed it was wrong to keep other human beings as slaves.

Slavery officially ended in Mauritius in 1835.

The monument at Pointe Canon, Mahebourg honors the end of slavery.

Many freed slaves found work in trades like carpentry and masonry.

Phoenix was founded by freed slaves settling inland.

 
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