Question

Some historians believe that there were great benefits for enslaved people becoming a part of me Mesopotamian household. How does this theory compare with other historians' thoughts?
A. Other historians believe that the benefits were not similar to the benefits free members of a household had.
B. Other historians believe that being accepted into a poor household could help foreign captives move up in society
C. Other historians believe that enslaved people were treated more like servants
D. Other historians believe that great benefits came from owning businesses or seeling their own goods

Answer 1

The theory that there were great benefits for enslaved people becoming a part of Mesopotamian households can be compared to other historians' thoughts in several ways, but option A appears to be the most accurate reflection of a contrasting viewpoint.

**Option A: Other historians believe that the benefits were not similar to the benefits free members of a household had.** This suggests that while enslaved individuals may have gained some advantages by being a part of a household, their status as enslaved people fundamentally limited their rights and opportunities compared to free household members.

The other options, while they may touch on interesting aspects of social mobility or potential economic benefits, don't directly address the comparative limitations experienced by enslaved individuals within the household context as effectively as option A does.