Based on what we know of human behavior, it is likely that the early cave people took slaves.
One can imagine a tribe or a family attacking another group for territory. The victorious party
would then have an opportunity to enslave captives. We know that throughout history,
captured people have been used as slaves.
The adoption of wide scale agriculture greatly increased the need for labor, and therefore,
resulted in the beginning of slavery as an institution. There are numerous references to the
enslavement of captives in the civilizations that emerged in the Fertile Crescent and later
along the Nile. Therefore, we can assume that slavery was institutionalized perhaps as early
as 8,000 BC. It has been with us ever since, and is still present in our modern world.
People who study history have a tendency to focus on the leaders and the accomplishments
or deeds of famous characters. However, the student of history should always try to get the
entire picture. We marvel at the pyramids and the palaces, but we should also respect the fact
that thousands of laborers were needed to build these structures. In many cases, throughout
history, great advancements and accomplishments were completed by unwilling people
who were forced to labor under extremely harsh conditions.
Comprehension
What historical factor increased the desire for large volumes of laborers and slaves?
floods
development of wide spread agriculture
invention of the wheel
production of furniture
More laborers were needed due to wide spread agriculture.
More laborers were needed due to wide spread agriculture.
When did institutional slavery first begin?
during the time of the Neanderthals
20,000 years ago
after the Roman Empire
8,000 BC
Institutional Slavery began around 8,000 BC.
Institutional Slavery began around 8,000 BC.
The author believes that ___________ of laborers were needed to build the pyramids.
hundreds
thousands
millions
several dozen
The author believes that thousands of laborers were needed to build the pyramids.
The author believes that thousands of laborers were needed to build the pyramids.
Why did wide spread agriculture lead to slavery?
increased need for laborers
more cooks were needed
people volunteered to be slaves
a need for more fishermen
Wide spread agriculture lead to a need for more laborers and institutionsl slavery began.
Wide spread agriculture lead to a need for more laborers and institutionsl slavery began.
The article says that numerous references indicate that enslavement of captives occurred:
in Spain
in the Samoan Islands
in the Fertile Crescent and along the Nile
in the Caribbean Islands
Numerous references indicate that enslavement of captives occurred in the Fertile Crescent and along the Nile.
Numerous references indicate that enslavement of captives occurred in the Fertile Crescent and along the Nile.
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