Question

question 13
1 pts
historians could use the chart as evidence to conclude that
types of slaves | prices
male slave ...
between the ages of 16 and 40 | 30,000 denarii
female of age above - specified | 25,000 denarii
man between 40 and 60 | 25,000 denarii
female of age above - specified | 20,000 denarii
boy between 8 and 16; also girl of age above - specified | 20,000 denarii
man over 60 or under 8 | 15,000 denarii
female of age above - specified | 10,000 denarii

○ a two - year - old man was worth half the value of a 16 - year - old man
○ young slaves could not be sold
○ small children were the most expensive slaves
○ younger slaves were always more desirable.

Explanation:

1. Analyze Option A: A 16 - year - old man (in the 16 - 40 age group) is worth 30,000 denarii. A two - year - old man is in the “Man over 60 or under 8” group, worth 15,000 denarii. 15,000 is half of 30,000, so this statement is correct.
2. Analyze Option B: The chart lists prices for boys between 8 - 16 and men under 8, so young slaves (like boys under 8) can be sold. This option is wrong.
3. Analyze Option C: The most expensive slaves are male slaves between 16 - 40 (30,000 denarii), not small children. This option is wrong.
4. Analyze Option D: The chart shows different prices based on age and gender, but it doesn't imply younger slaves are always more desirable. For example, the price difference isn't solely based on youth in a way that shows “always” more desirability. This option is wrong.

Answer:

A. a two - year - old man was worth half the value of a 16 - year - old man