Slavery in Sumerian Society Was

question 55

Multiple Choice

Slavery in Sumerian society was:

• A) based on the color of a person's skin.
• B) strictly forbidden by the Code of Hammurabi.
• C) unknown.
• D) perpetual, with no chance for the slaves to gain their freedom.
• E) usually the result of capture during war and limited in some ways.

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Definitions:

Invulnerability

A perception or belief that one cannot be harmed or affected by anything, often seen in individuals with certain psychological states or in group dynamics where members feel they can take more risks.

Rationalization

A defense mechanism where individuals justify behaviors or decisions with plausible but not always true reasons.

Insularity

A state of being isolated or detached from others, often referring to geographic isolation or a narrow-minded approach to life and other cultures.

Kitty Genovese Case

A murder case that became famous for purportedly demonstrating bystander apathy, leading to research on the "bystander effect."