Slavery in Ancient Rome

Slavery began under what ruler?

• Romulus

• Augustus

• Caligula

• None of the Above

After which war did slavery become more widespread?

• 1st Punic War

• 2nd Punic War

• 1st Jugurthine War

• None of the Above

How might someone become a slave?

• Prisoner of War

• Former Soldier

• Born into Slavery

• All of the Above

Which statement about slavery is NOT true?

• Slavery was not determined by racial prejudice

• Slavery due to a debt was known as 'nexum'

• Slaves could work as teachers or doctors, among other occupations

• All of the Above are True

How would slave-dealers distinguish slaves available for sale?

• They placed a red mark on their forfehead

• They shaved their heads

• They marked their feet white with chalk

• None of the Above

If you want a slave to serve as a doctor, tutor or accountant: from what country would you purchase them?

• Greece

• Britain

• Gaul

• None of the Above

If you want a slave to serve as a doctor, tutor or accountant: from what country would you purchase them?

• Greece

• Britain

• Gaul

• None of the Above

What was a vilicus?

• a slave overseer

• a slave-dealer

• the slave of a slave

• None of the Above

What were the mangones?

• Slave-Dealers

• Slave Overseers

• Children born of slaves

• None of the Above

Which statement about slaves is NOT true?

• slaves were generally treated well

• slaves could be rewarded with gifts and money

• Slaves could purchase their freedom

• All of the Above are True