Question

question 13
3 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

\bigcirc very young slaves could mean more cost and less value for masters.
\bigcirc due to strict laws, young slaves could not be sold.
\bigcirc children were the most expensive slaves.
\bigcirc younger slaves were always more desirable.

Explanation:

1. Analyze Option 1: The prices for very young slaves (man over 60 or under 8, female of that age) are lower, but raising them might have costs, so they could mean more cost (upbringing) and less value (lower price) for masters. This matches the chart.
2. Analyze Option 2: The chart shows young slaves (under 8, 8 - 16) are sold (have prices), so this is wrong.
3. Analyze Option 3: The most expensive are male slaves 16 - 40 (30,000), not children, so wrong.
4. Analyze Option 4: The highest price is for 16 - 40 males, not the youngest, so "always" is wrong.

Answer:

A. Very young slaves could mean more cost and less value for masters.