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Some historians believe that there were great benefits for enslaved people becoming a part of Mesopotamian households. How does this theory compare with other historians’ thoughts?(1 point)
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Other historians believe that the benefits were not similar to the benefits free members of a household had.
Other historians believe that the benefits were not similar to the benefits free members of a household had.

Other historians believe that being accepted into a poor household could help foreign captives move up in society.
Other historians believe that being accepted into a poor household could help foreign captives move up in society.

Other historians believe that great benefits came from owning businesses or selling their own goods.
Other historians believe that great benefits came from owning businesses or selling their own goods.

Other historians believe that enslaved people were treated more like servants.

Answer 1

The most fitting response would be:

**Other historians believe that enslaved people were treated more like servants.**

This option presents a contrast to the idea that there were significant benefits for enslaved individuals integrating into Mesopotamian households. It suggests that many historians see a more limited or different perspective on the roles of enslaved individuals in these societal structures compared to the idea of potential benefits.