"Country slaves ought to receive in the winter, when they are at work, four modii (1/4 bushel) of grain; and four modii and a half during the summer.... slaves in chains four pounds of bread in winter and five pounds from the time when the work of training the vines ought to begin until the figs have ripened....
As for clothes, give out a tunic of three feet and a half, and a cloak once in two years. When you give a tunic or cloak take back the old ones, to make cassocks out of. Once in two years, good shoes should be given."
- Cato the Elder, Roman Statesman, c. 181 BCE
Based on this reading, you can determine that in Ancient Rome
Responses
A there were rules proper treatment of slaves.there were rules proper treatment of slaves.
B slaves were usually starved to improve their behavior.slaves were usually starved to improve their behavior.
C slaves were required to make their own chains and clothes.slaves were required to make their own chains and clothes.
D the upper classes were often accused of mistreating their slaves.
A there were rules proper treatment of slaves.
A there were rules proper treatment of slaves.
A there were rules proper treatment of slaves.
To determine the correct answer, we can analyze the passage provided by Cato the Elder, a Roman statesman from around 181 BCE. According to the passage, there are specific guidelines mentioned regarding the treatment of slaves in terms of their food and clothing provisions. Slaves were entitled to receive a certain amount of grain and bread depending on the season, indicating that there were rules in place to ensure they were adequately fed. Additionally, slaves were provided with tunics, cloaks, and shoes on a regular basis, indicating some level of care for their clothing needs.
Therefore, based on this reading, we can conclude that there were rules in Ancient Rome regarding the proper treatment of slaves. The correct response is option A: there were rules proper treatment of slaves.