Slaves and Freedman stage 6 culture

What were the 4 limitations faced by slaves in the Roman world? (multi-answer question)

• They could not own personal possessions

• They were not free to make decisions for themselves

• They were not protected by courts of law

• They were never permitted to earn money for themselves

• They had to give complete obedience

How did Romans regard slavery?

• As a requirement of Roman law and appeasement of the gods

• As a normal and necessary part of life

• As a problem that many Romans worked to abolish

How were color and slavery connected in Roman times?

• Color did not signify slavery or obstruct advancement

• People who were not citizens and seemed foreign were not allowed to hold office

• People who appeared to be "non Roman" were likely to be forced into slavery

What were the three ways to become a slave? (multi-answer)

• Being born as a slave

• Not having proof of citizenship

• Taken as a prisoner in war

• Captured by pirates

How many slaves might a wealthy man own?

• 20 or more

• no less than a dozen

• hundreds or thousands

• between 50 and 100

What were four areas where publicly owned slaves worked in the country? (multi-answer)

• building roads and bridges

• laborers on farms

• in mines

• shepherds and ranchers on big estates

• acting as delivery people between towns

What were four circumstances under which a slave might be freed? (multi- answer)

• Sign of friendship and respect

• Upon the owner's death

• Purchase

• Reward for good service

• Marriage

In what two activities was a libertus attached to his former master? (multi-answer)

• He had to allow any children of his to become the property of his former master

• He had to work for a fixed number of days for his master each year

• He had to pay regular visits to his master as a 'client'

What is a "liberta"

• a female slave

• a hairdresser

• a freed female slave

What declension does the Latin word liberta (Liberta Libertae f.) belong in?

• 1st declension

• 2nd declension

• 3rd declension