Which of the Following Contributed to an Increase in Slavery

question 30

Multiple Choice

Which of the following contributed to an increase in slavery in Rome in the second century BCE?

• A) Slave labor increased on latifundia, but decreased in other areas.
• B) As Rome expanded, slaves were necessary to maintain a large army.
• C) Slavery was first introduced to Rome after the Punic Wars.
• D) An increasing number of Romans could afford slaves and this increased demand.
• E) Rome was dependent on slaves for a substantial portion of agricultural and domestic labor.

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