Essay Q's

Question 1

Why was the life of a slave miserable?

Answer 1

• It depended on the masters character. In the early empire he had total rights over the slave and so could treat them horribly or kill them, or subjecting them to verbal, physical or sexual abuse.
• They had no rights to property or relationships or any political rights of any kind.
• Some slaves endured hard and dangerous work, which subjected them to grim conditions with granted them with a relatively low life expectancy.

Question 2

Why was the life of a slave okay?

Answer 2

• it depended on their skills and talents. Educated Greek s;laves were highly valued as tutors, while women were bought to help the roman woman in domestic tasks.
• he had the opportunity to be released or buy his freedom.if he had worked a long time.
• the fittest and strongest might be sent to gladiator school.

Question 3

How did you become a slave?

Answer 3

• captured in war as the Roman empire grey and conquered more people, it produced a steady supply of slaves.
• babies abandoned could be saved and become a slave.
• criminals could be condemned to slavery
• Any babies born to a slave mother automatically became a slave.

Question 4

How were the baths practical?

Answer 4

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Question 5

How were the baths luxurious?

Answer 5

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