What was true about slavery in the Roman Empire?
A. Under Pax Romana, emperors passed laws helping enslaved people.
B. Romans enslaved people based on skin color.
C. On average, enslaved Romans died young.
D. Enslaved Romans could not become wealthy.
C. On average, enslaved Romans died young.
A. Under Pax Romana, emperors passed laws helping enslaved people.
C. On average, enslaved Romans died young.
Both Option A and Option C are true about slavery in the Roman Empire. Under Pax Romana, which was a period of relative peace and stability in the Roman Empire, emperors passed laws known as the "Papinian Law" that provided some legal protections for enslaved people, such as the right to complain against abusive masters. However, it is important to note that these laws did not abolish slavery, but rather aimed to improve the treatment of enslaved individuals.
Additionally, it is true that on average, enslaved Romans had a lower life expectancy and died at a younger age compared to free Romans. Slavery in the Roman Empire involved various harsh and dangerous working conditions, which contributed to the shorter lifespan of enslaved individuals.