Question

question 14
3 pts
the chart could be used as evidence that
types of slaves | prices
male slave ...
between the ages of 16 and 40 | 30,000 dinarī
female of age above - specified | 25,000 dinarī
man between 40 and 60 | 25,000 dinarī
female of age above - specified | 20,000 dinarī
boy between 8 and 16; also girl of age above - specified | 20,000 dinarī
man over 60 or under 8 | 15,000 dinarī
female of age above - specified | 10,000 dinarī
\\(\circ\\) women were more valued than men.
\\(\circ\\) boys were more valued than slaves.
\\(\circ\\) only domestic work was valued.
\\(\circ\\) the elderly may not have been able to do as much work.

Explanation:

• For the first option: Male slaves (16 - 40) cost 30,000, while females of the same age - related group (above - specified, likely similar age range) cost 25,000. So men were more valued, so this is wrong.
• For the second option: Boys (8 - 16) cost 20,000, and male slaves (16 - 40) cost 30,000. So boys are less valued than adult male slaves, this is wrong.
• For the third option: The chart only shows slave prices by type/age, not the type of work (domestic or other), so we can't conclude this.
• For the fourth option: Men over 60 or under 8 cost 15,000, and women of the same age - related group cost 10,000, which is much less than the prices of younger, more able - bodied slaves. This suggests that the elderly (and very young) may not be able to do as much work, so their value (price) is lower.

Answer:

D. The elderly may not have been able to do as much work