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No. Do not confuse ancient slavery, Roman or any other people's, with American slavery. Race had nothing whatsoever to do with ancient slavery. Ancient slavery was determined by birth not by skin color. Some people were born slaves while others, although freeborn, happened to live in a town that was enslaved such as Carthage or Alesia.
The earliest civilizations, such as ancient Egypt had slave labor. Most were captured in wars.
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∙ 8y agoNo. Do not confuse ancient slavery, Roman or any other people's, with American slavery. Race had nothing whatsoever to do with ancient slavery. Ancient slavery was determined by birth not by skin color. Some people were born slaves while others, although freeborn, happened to live in a town that was enslaved such as Carthage or Alesia.
The earliest civilizations, such as ancient Egypt had slave labor. Most were captured in wars.
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Was ancient Rome the determining factor of slavery?
Slavery was already around before the days of ancient Rome. All the ancient civilisations of the Mediterranean and Mesopotamia has slaves. When towns were seized in war, their inhabitants were taken as part of the war booty and sold as slaves.
When was slavery found in ancient rome?
around about 2nd century BC
Was slavery based on race in ancient Rome?
It was usually just to do with the wealth of the slave [but not always, it was illegal, but some slave dealers captured free-born children]. But lots of slaves were not from Rome, or were from a different part of the world.
Slaves in ancient Rome?
well i dont know me and my partner are doing a rome project in the 6th grade and i need this question answered or we are screwed if you want to learn about ancient roman slaves look at these sites http://library.thinkquest.org/26602/entertainment.htm http://www.hadrians.com/rome/romans/daily_life/roman_slaves.html They were treated terribly! They were auctioned off and fought to the death. If they were lucky. Otherwise, they had to work in dangerous situations on high mountains and cliffs. If they misbehaved, they got a lashing and were starved until they died! (If you want to learn more watch 'Spartacus')
What societies had slavery?
Ancient Greece, Rome, the United States, and various African societies are examples of societies that practiced slavery at different points in history.
What is the name for determining the future by the path of the stars ancient rome?
In ancient Rome, the practice of determining the future by observing the path of the stars was known as astrology. Astrologers believed that celestial movements influenced human affairs, and they used these observations to make predictions about individuals' destinies.
Who invaded ancient Rome and played a major factor in the fall of Rome?
The barbarians invaded, but the greatest reason Rome fell was the cruel, corrupt leaders and Rome was getting WAY too big.
What are negative things in Ancient Rome?
When speaking about ancient Rome, it is proper to make judgements based on the context of ancient times and other ancient empires. Based on one's subjectivity, ancient Rome's "negatives" as asked in the question can be many or few, once again based on a person's point of view. In my view two negatives stand out: one are the gladiator combats for "entertainment". As far as I know, most ancient empires did not have this type of entertainment. Another negative in my view was the use of massive slavery. Many ancient civilizations had slaves, no question about that. However, in ancient Rome slavery was an institution that ancient Rome grew to be almost an addiction. Taken as a whole however, it is my view that in terms of ancient empires, the Roman empire had more positives than negatives taken in the context of its time in history.
Why is slavery a good thing?
Slavery has never been a good thing. Taking into account of what I just said, the only time slavery might be considered a good thing is if in ancient times the choice was being a slave or being killed. In the case of ancient Rome as example, after your nation was defeated by Rome, and you were made a slave ( God forbid ) there might be a chance that one's behavior as a Greek slave tutor, freedom might be offered in due time. This is a stretch however, but in ancient Rome, becoming a freedman was a possibility.
What kinds of social relationships were perpetuated by the gladiatorial games in Ancient Rome in the context of slavery ethnicity gender and class differences?
Farmers.
Who is a soothsayer in the ancient Romans?
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Who is the prince of ancient Rome?
There was not a prince in ancient Rome.
