Latin: Stage 6 culture

How could liberti earn a living?

By doing the same slave work or set up in a business by their former master

Describe how the slaves' lives were intertwined with the lives of free people

By that slaves lived in the same house as free people and often found working together

How did the Roman regard slavery?

By thinking that it was normal and necessary part of life

How many slaves did Caecilius own?

12

Describe 3 ceremonies for freeing slaves

Going to court , Master giving declaration in front of friends , an invitation to recline on the couch at dinner

In what 2 activities could libertus not participate?

To be a candidate in public elections and being able to become a high - ranking officer in the army

For what two purposes was a liberta often freed?

To marry her former master or a former slave

Who were the Vettii and what of theirs have archaeologists discovered?

Two freedman at pompeii and their house

How were color and slavery connected in Roman times?

color did not signify slavery

What were eight "occupations of slaves in towns?

cooks , gardeners , general servants , hairdressers , laborers in factories , musicians , actors , entertaniment

What were four areas where publicly owned slaves worked in the country?

farms , ranches , mines , and buildings

What were the strongest slaves used for?

gladiators

What were 3 ways to become a slave?

Taken prisoner of a war, captured by pirates , and children born into slavery

Why were foreign travelers surprised when they visited Rome or Italy?

That there was so little difference in dress, work , or treatment between a slave and a poor free man

What was manumissio?

The acts of feeling a slave

What were 4 circumstances under which a slave might be freed?

purchase their own freedom , good service , sign of friendship , or master's death

What was special about Pedanius Secundus?

one of his 4 hundred slaves killed him

What were alumni?

Those children treated like members of the family

By the first century A.D what percentage of the Italian population were slaves?

30 to 40 percent

What was the earliest age at which a slave could be freed?

30

How many slaves might very wealthy men own?

Hundreds to thousands

What were two limitations faced by slaves in the Roman world?

Not being free to make decisions for themselves and was complete obedience their master or mistress that own them

What were 3 ways in which slaves might Interact with household children?

Plays with the children , looked after babies , and helped with early education of the younger children

What were vernae?

Slaves born into the household

How was a freedman related to our family in pompeii?

The father of Caecilius

What usually dictated the way masters treated their slaves?

The law

What was one Job carried out by publicly owned slaves in towns?

bath maintenance

In what 2 activities was a libertus attached to his former master?

become a client and visit his patron regularly to pay his respects

What did a libertus take from his master?

names