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In Ancient Greece, individuals could become slaves through various means, including being captured in war, being born to enslaved parents, or falling into debt. Some people sold themselves into slavery to pay off debts, while others were abandoned or orphaned children who were then enslaved. Additionally, piracy and trade in human beings contributed to the supply of slaves in Greek society. Slavery was a common and accepted practice, integral to the economy and daily life.
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How long was a slave a slave in ancient Greece?
Until he/she died, or the owner freed them.
What is another word for slave in ancient Greece?
helot
What is another name for a Greek slave from Ancient Greece?
The Greek word is doulos.If someone wants you to say helot, a helot was not a slave, it means serf - a person bound to a particular block of land, for which he pays a percentage of his crop to the owner.
How did you become a slave in ancient rome?
There were actually two common ways to become a slave in ancient Rome. One was to be born a slave and the other was to be a prisoner of war or part of the population of a town that the Romans enslaved.
Who were slaves in ancient Greece?
Men, women and children either captured and sold into slavery, or born to a slave mother.
How much for a himation in ancient Greece?
Depends who you were - a slave quality 7 drachma, for the finest of the fine, 1,000 drachma.
Aesop was thought to have been a slave who lived in asia-true or false?
True. Aesop is traditionally believed to have been a slave in ancient Greece, not Asia. He was known for his fables that featured animals with moral lessons.
What were a few jobs in Ancient Greece?
Farmer, shepherd, tradesman, artisan, artist, fisherman, trader, sailor, soldier, slave.
Were all people in ancient Greece allowed to be in the government?
Yes and no. If you were a woman or slave you couldn't. Only free men could.
When did children become slaves in ancient rome?
If both your parents were slaves then you were a slave from birth.
Why did Hercules become the slave of Queen Omphale?
'cause he killed someone
What term in its Greek meaning refers to the free man not the slave?
The term "citizen" in its Greek meaning refers to a free man as opposed to a slave. In ancient Greece, citizens had rights and privileges not afforded to slaves.
