Servitude is the state of being a slave or completely subject to someone powerful.
Slavery is a condition in which human being is owned by another and deprived of basic human rights.
In poor African families, members of the families were given out to wealthy family members of society in exchange of food, clothing and other essentials.
Some of the chiefs and kings raided their neighbours and took captives of them. Those captured, were forced to work as slaves in their farms, homes and king’s or chief’s palaces.
The captured slaves were beaten, denied food and treated inhumanly.
Factors that led to development of the Indian Ocean Trade 15th Century.
Availability of slaves- they were commodities for the trade.
Long distance traders- they included Akamba and Nyamwezi who helped in ferrying fellow African as slaves.
Accessibility of East African coast by sea- this helped in shipping the slaves across the Indian Ocean.
Existence of the monsoon winds- It helped in aiding movement of ships carrying slaves.
Peace and political stability in the coastal city- it gave the traders peaceful environment to do the slave business.
Collaborating of African chiefs- such as Mirambo and Kivoi welcomed Traders in their territories. They exchanged slaves for other goods.
Advancement of the ship building industry in Europe and natural harbour.
Organization of the Indian Ocean Slave trade.
Social Injustices committed on the Africans during the Indian Ocean Slave Trade in the 15th Century.
Long hours without food.
Death.
Fatigue.
Slaves were ferried in ships for long distances.
Whipping.
Legs and hands chained during the long distances from villages to coastal towns.
Harsh climate.
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