Question

question 15
according to the chart, what sort of work would be the most valued?

types of slaves	prices
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

• bridge - building
• library science
• light housework
• dress - making

Explanation:

To determine the most valued work, we analyze the slave prices (higher price implies more valued work for their labor). The male slave between 16 - 40 has the highest price (30,000 denarii). Such slaves were typically used for heavy labor like bridge - building. Library science, light housework, and dress - making are not associated with the labor of prime - aged male slaves (16 - 40) who would be suited for construction/bridge - building.

Answer:

A. bridge - building