The Role of Slavery in Civilizations

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What role did slavery play in the development of civilizations according to the text?

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It was central to the development and destruction of civilizations.

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What is essential for understanding the legacies of slavery?

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Recognizing the impacts on modern economies, cultures, and human rights.

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What was a unique aspect of Egyptian slavery compared to chattel slavery in the Americas?

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It allowed for some upward mobility and legal protections.

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What does the legacy of Egyptian slavery reflect according to the text?

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The centrality of human labor in building a civilization.

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What modern connections are made in the text regarding the legacy of Egyptian slavery?

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It relates to ongoing conversations about labor exploitation and ethical concerns.

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What does the text imply about the justification of slavery in societies?

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Societies justified and institutionalized slavery in various ways.

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What was a foundational aspect of the Roman economy and society?

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Slavery

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How could Roman slaves gain their freedom?

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Through manumission

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What legal rights were provided to slaves in Islamic law?

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Pathways to manumission

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What led to the eventual abolition of slavery in the Americas?

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Resistance movements, abolitionist campaigns, and the outcome of the Civil War