Latin - Slavery Flashcards
What could slaves not do? (3 things)
Slaves could not marry
They could not own personal possessions
They were not protected by the law
Were slaves free to marry?
No
Were slaves able to own possessions?
No
Were slaves protected by the law?
No
What four reasons meant people became slaves?
Captured by pirates
Born into slavery
Taken as a prisoner of war
Sold themselves into slavery because of family debt
What happened when people were captured by pirates?
They became slaves
What happened to people who were born into a slave family?
They became slaves
What happened to people who were taken prisoner of war?
They became slaves
What happened to people who sold themselves because of debt?
They became slaves
What ten jobs did slaves do?
Cook Gardener Secretary Accountant Musician Actor Entertainer Hairdresser General household duties Gladiators
Who worked as cooks?
Slaves
Who worked as gardeners
Slaves
Who worked as secretaries
Slaves
Who worked as accountants
Slaves
Who worked as musicians
Slaves
Who worked as actors
Slaves
Who worked as entertainers
Slaves
Who worked as hairdressers
Slaves
Who worked to do general household duties
Slaves
Who became gladiators
Slaves
Was life for a slave better in town or country?
It was easier in the town
What did slaves do in the country ? (2 things)
Labourers on farms
In the mines
Who worked in the mines?
Countryside slaves
Who worked as labourers on farms?
Slaves in the countryside
What would make a slave cost more? (3 examples)
Skilled with a craft
Read or write Latin / Greek
Keep accounts
What happened to the cost of the slave if they could do a craft?
Cost more
What happened to the cost of the slave if they could do read or write Latin?
Cost more
What happened to the cost of the slave if they could do keep accounts?
They cost more
What was a libertus?
A libertus was a freed man (ex slave)
What was a freed man called?
Libertus
Give six reasons why a slave would be freed?
Reward for good service A sign of friendship Doing outstanding deed such as saving the life of a master In a will The master wants to marry them They save up and buy their freedom
What would happen if a slave have good service?
They could be freed
What would happen if a slave made friends with the master?
They could be freed
What happened if a slave saved his master?
They could be freed
What could happen to the slave if a master died and let his slaves go free in a will
They could be freed
What happened if a master wanted to marry his slave?
The slave would be set free
Could slaves save up and buy their freedom?
Yes
What is manumission?
The formal ceremony with a judge and witness present that frees a slave
The formal ceremony with a judge and witness present that frees a slave is called what?
Manumission
What would happen when a master asked a slave to recline with him on the couch and have dinner with him?
The slave would be freed?
What were the three ways a slave would be freed?
When the master asked a slave to recline with him on the couch and have dinner with him?
In a will
In a formal ceremony with a judge and witness present called manumission
What jobs would a Freedman do?(5 examples)
Work for their ex master Council secretary Baker Messenger Priest / temple servants
Would a slave or a free man work as a baker?
Freedman
Would a slave or a freed man work as a messenger?
Freedman
Would a slave or freedman work as a priest or temple servant?
Freedman
Where did slaves live?
In the back of the master’s house.
Where did slaves come from?
All over the Roman Empire.
Were was the worst place to be a slave?
The Mines
What could a Freedman not do?
Stand as a candidate in elections and become a high ranking officer in the army.
What jobs might a male household slave do?
Cook, clean, keep the accounts, scribe, teach the children, gardener.
What jobs might a female household slave do?
Dress the mistress, do the mistress’ hair and make-up, clean, look after the children, shopping, entertain at dinner parties.
Who’s name would a freedman take?
His master’s
