Which of the following statements best describes the position of slaves in Roman society?

A. Slaves gained freedom when the Romans established the Republican form of government.

B. Slaves enjoyed the same rights as other male citizens despites their role as servants.

C. Slaves were the property of their owners; they had very few legal rights and were not allowed to vote.

D. Slaves were granted farmland by the government in exchange for crops.

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Raquel

20 April, 16:11

Which of the following statements best describes the position of slaves in Roman society?

A. Slaves gained freedom when the Romans established the Republican form of government.

B. Slaves enjoyed the same rights as other male citizens despites their role as servants.

C. Slaves were the property of their owners; they had very few legal rights and were not allowed to vote.

D. Slaves were granted farmland by the government in exchange for crops.

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Hailie Durham · Answer 1

"Slaves were the property of their owners; they had very few legal rights and were not allowed to vote" is the statement among the choices given that best describes the position of slaves in Roman society. The correct option among all the options given in the question is the third option or option "C".