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question 16
1 pts
in 301 ce, the emperor diocletian published the edict of maximum prices in an attempt to control inflation. it imposed severe penalties on those who charged more than the maximum prices. but the law could not be enforced and was revoked shortly afterwards. what would be one possible outcome of diocletians law?
people would demand an end to slavery.
slaves would rebel and overthrow the government.
slaves would enjoy more rights.
sellers would just keep their slaves.
question 17
1 pts
a legalist who finds money on the street would likely turn it into the police
for fear of being arrested for stealing
to be kind
to avoid worldly pleasures
to show respect for her parents

Explanation:

Question 16

The Edict of Maximum Prices was about price control. The other options relate to slavery rights or rebellion, which are not directly linked to a price - control edict. Sellers keeping slaves is a possible outcome as the law's failure in price control doesn't directly impact slavery in terms of the other extreme options (like rebellion or rights change or end of slavery).

Legalists emphasize strict adherence to laws and fear of punishment. Turning in found money to avoid being arrested for stealing (as keeping it could be seen as stealing) aligns with legalist beliefs. The other options (being kind, avoiding worldly pleasures, showing respect for parents) are not related to legalist principles which focus on law and punishment.

Answer:

D. Sellers would just keep their slaves.

Question 17