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Quiz for Primary Source 3.5: Aristotle on Slavery

1. Aristotle defined a slave as

a living possession.

nothing more than a victim of misfortune.

a free person in all but law.

the equal of all other men, except with regard to his or her labor.

Correct. The answer is a. Aristotle placed slaves in the same category as all other things a family might own in order to maintain its lifestyle.

Incorrect. The answer is a. Aristotle placed slaves in the same category as all other things a family might own in order to maintain its lifestyle.

2. Aristotle believed that slavery

was the source of Athens’ greatness.

was a cancer on Athenian society.

was better suited for some humans than others.

was a necessary evil.

Correct. The answer is c. Aristotle believed that slaves were individuals who were naturally servile.

Incorrect. The answer is c. Aristotle believed that slaves were individuals who were naturally servile.