Slavery in Ancient Civilizations

The video explores the historical impact of slavery across different civilizations, starting with the Code of Hammurabi in Mesopotamia, where slavery was codified into law. It then examines Roman slavery, highlighting the treatment of slaves as property and the potential for freedom. The video also covers slavery in ancient China, including government-imposed punishments, and in Africa, where various forms of slavery existed. The video concludes by noting the continuation of slavery into the Middle Ages.

What ancient legal document first mentioned slavery?

• The Code of Hammurabi

• The Magna Carta

• The Twelve Tables

• The Rosetta Stone

In ancient Rome, what was a slave who could earn their freedom called?

• Patrician

• Plebian

• Servus

• Libertus

How could Roman slaves potentially gain their freedom?

• By being granted it by the emperor

• By purchasing it

• By inheriting it

• By escaping

What was the punishment called in ancient China where a man was castrated and forced into labor?

• Gong

• Zhong

• Lingchi

• Jia

In ancient China, where were government-owned slaves often sent to work?

• Military camps

• Imperial Palace

• Silk farms

• Public markets

Which type of slave in ancient Africa was used as collateral for debt repayment?

• Military slaves

• Chad slaves

• Domestic surface slaves

• Pawnship slaves

What was a unique characteristic of domestic surface slaves in ancient Africa?

• They could own land

• They were never allowed to marry

• They were used in rituals

• They were always soldiers

Which type of slave in ancient Africa was used in rituals?

• Sacrifice slaves

• Domestic surface slaves

• Military slaves

• Chad slaves

What was a common role for military slaves in ancient Africa?

• Farming

• Silk production

• Gaining political power

• Domestic service

What does the conclusion of the video suggest about the continuation of slavery?

• It was unique to Africa

• It was abolished by the Romans

• It continued into the Middle Ages

• It ended in the ancient world