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