In whose honor is the former place of sale of slaves in the Bahamas named?

In whose honor is the former place of sale of slaves in the Bahamas named?

• A. Pompey, a slave in Exuma
• B. Samuel, a captain
• C. Mary, the shipowner
• D. King George Street

Answer: (A)

This question focuses on how places in the Bahamas reflect memory of slavery by naming sites after people connected to that history. The former slave market was named to honor Pompey, a slave from Exuma, recognizing his place in local history and the experiences of enslaved people there. The other options—an unrelated captain, a shipowner, or a street name—don’t tie the site to the personal history of enslaved individuals in Exuma, so Pompey is the most fitting namesake.

This question focuses on how places in the Bahamas reflect memory of slavery by naming sites after people connected to that history. The former slave market was named to honor Pompey, a slave from Exuma, recognizing his place in local history and the experiences of enslaved people there. The other options—an unrelated captain, a shipowner, or a street name—don’t tie the site to the personal history of enslaved individuals in Exuma, so Pompey is the most fitting namesake.