Asked by Laugro Gomez on May 19, 2024
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Which of the following is true of slavery in history?
A) The English word "slavery" derives from "Slav," reflecting the slave trade in Slavic peoples until the fifteenth century.
B) Christians never were enslaved and were the sole group to enslave others.
C) The Roman empire outlawed slavery, but it eventually revived, thanks to Columbus.
D) Slavery was nonexistent in Africa until the arrival of European slave traders.
E) In every culture in which slavery existed, it was based on the needs of large-scale agriculture.
Slavic Peoples
Ethnic groups native to Europe and Asia, most numerously populating Eastern Europe, Russia, and parts of the Balkans, recognizable by their use of Slavic languages.
Roman Empire
An ancient empire centered around the city of Rome, known for its engineering achievements, legal system, military conquests, and pivotal role in shaping Western civilization.
Large-Scale Agriculture
Farming operations that involve extensive land areas and high levels of mechanization and technology, producing large volumes of crops or livestock.
- Comprehend the role the slave trade and slavery played in forming colonial America and the Caribbean.
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Note: None of the other choices are accurate.
Learning Objectives
- Comprehend the role the slave trade and slavery played in forming colonial America and the Caribbean.
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