What Was True of Slaves in Rome

question 32

Multiple Choice

What was true of slaves in Rome?

• A) Slaves worked only on farms and in farm households.
• B) Greek slaves were valued as tutors, musicians, and doctors.
• C) Slaves were often transported to Rome from Sicily.
• D) Slaves who rebelled against abusive masters often received a legal pardon.
• E) Sicilian slaves were treated well by their owners and rarely revolted.

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