William Wilberforce: The million points quiz - Slavery - Year 5

The "William Wilberforce: The Million Points Quiz" is an educational activity designed for Year 5 students to explore the topic of slavery and its abolition. It is structured as a quiz where students can earn various points, ranging from 100 to 1,000,000, by answering questions related to the subject. The quiz begins with a fundamental question worth one million points that asks, "What do we understand by the term ‘slavery’?" This question encourages students to engage with the core concept of the lesson and articulate their understanding of slavery as a system in which individuals are owned by others and deprived of personal freedom.

As the quiz progresses, the point value of the questions decreases, indicating a hierarchy in the complexity or significance of the questions. Another notable question worth 500,000 points challenges students to explain, "How did the slave trade end?" This question prompts learners to delve into the historical events and efforts that culminated in the abolition of the slave trade, with a particular focus on the role of figures like William Wilberforce, who was instrumental in the movement to end slavery in the British Empire. Through this quiz, students are encouraged to reflect on the historical context, the ethical implications of slavery, and the process of social reform.