Slavery was a common practice in many ancient cultures. Based on this text, reasons for this include
A) people selling themselves into slavery due to poverty or inability to pay debts.
B) advanced development of Africa compared to other continents prior to the 1400s.
C) confusion over whether farming was considered indentured servitude.
D) slave trade that had reached beyond the borders of Africa to North America.
The correct answer is A) people selling themselves into slavery due to poverty or inability to pay debts.
Explanation: Throughout history, many individuals became slaves as a result of economic hardship, where they would sell themselves into slavery to escape debt or provide for their families. This practice was prevalent in various ancient cultures as a means of survival. Choices B, C, and D do not accurately reflect the primary reasons behind the practice of slavery in ancient cultures.