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Roman Slaves Slaves were people who were frequently captured in battle and sent back to [|Rome] to be sold. However, abandoned children could also be brought up as slaves. Wealthy Romans would buy a slave in a market place.  Once bought, a slave was a slave for life. A slave could only get their freedom, if their owner gave them it or if they bought their freedom. To buy your freedom, you had to raise the same sum of money that your master had paid for you – a virtually impossible task. If a slave married and had children, the children would automatically become slaves. Young children were sometimes killed by their parents rather than let them become slaves. Those slaves who worked down mines or had no trade/skill were almost certainly less well looked after as they were easier and cheaper to replace. A slave’s day began at daybreak. If his master lived in a cold climate, the first job of the day for a day would be to fire up the hypocaust. When his master awoke, a slave would be expected to assist dressing him. When the day properly began, a whole group of slaves started set tasks, such as walking children to school, cleaning a [|villa], washing clothes, tidying a garden etc. A group of slaves would work in a kitchen preparing the day’s meals. When a rich man and his family bathed at home, slaves would help out by drying them once they had finished and dressing them. When a master moved around, slaves would carry him in a litter. When a master entertained, slaves would ensure a constant supply of food and drink. If guests had to return home and it was dark, a slave or slaves would walk ahead of them with a lighted torch. = Vocabulary  = Villa- roman home. Hypocaust- underground heater

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