Around the Neolithic period, the Mesotopamia region was known as the Greek’s rivers to life. During this period, Agriculture was used for living. Making weapons made by smelting metals were developed that led to the Bronze Age period. In this period, individuals dug a …show more content…
Slaves were treated as if they were part of the family but could only use names that are assigned by whoever owned them. Anyone could actually enslave themselves or sell their children for money saving and paying off their debts. In Athens, slaves did not have a good life and viewed as servants. In the textbook they were described, “ In Athens, some slaves who tried to flee their condition bore the brand of a runaway on their foreheads. Slaves who lived under the worst conditions were those who had the misfortune to work in the silver mines, and essential source of income for Athens. For the most part, however, slavery was treated as a simple fact of life—and essential tool for getting necessary work done. “ (Page. 54). Also Athen slaves were not given adequate amount of food, just enough to give them energy. To keep them working, they abused and maltreated