3. Select the boxes to indicate which statements about slaves in the Aztec empire are true and false.
True
False
A slave would remain a slave for life
Slave children were born free
A commoner could sell themselves into slavery
Slaves had the same rights as commoners
Explain why the Correct Answer
is the only Correct Answer
- A slave would remain a slave for life (True): In the Aztec empire, slavery was a permanent status and it was usually inherited by the children of slaves. Once someone became a slave, they would remain in that position for life.
- Slave children were born free (False): In the Aztec empire, the status of slavery was often inherited, so children born to slaves would also be considered slaves.
- A commoner could sell themselves into slavery (True): In some cases, due to poverty or other circumstances, commoners in the Aztec empire could choose to sell themselves into slavery in order to alleviate their situation.
- Slaves had the same rights as commoners (False): Slaves in the Aztec empire did not have the same rights as commoners. They were considered property and their status was much lower in society. They were typically subject to harsh treatment and had limited rights and freedoms.