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?

Question

a. Other historians believe that the benefits were not similar to the benefits free members of a household had.

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

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

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

Answer 1

The best comparison to the theory that there were great benefits for enslaved people becoming a part of Mesopotamian households is:

a. Other historians believe that the benefits were not similar to the benefits free members of a household had.

This option highlights the distinction between the experiences of enslaved people and free household members, aligning with the view that while there may have been some benefits, they were not equivalent to those enjoyed by free individuals.