Ancient Rome- Slaves

Around what percentage of people in Ancient Rome were slaves?

• 5%

• 30%

• 75%

• 50%

How did people become slaves in Ancient Rome?

• They sold themselves into slavery to pay of debts

• They were captured by pirates and sold by slave traders

• They were captured in times of war

• All of the above

What happened to the children of slaves?

• They were set free

• They were owned by their parents

• They also became slaves

• They were killed at birth

True or False: Escaped slaves were punished and sometimes put to death.

• True

• False

What were freed slaves called?

• Servi privati

• Freedmen and freedwomen

• Patricians

• Plebeians

Although freed slaves were considered Roman citizens, what were they not allowed to do?

• Work on a farm

• Work as a teacher

• Move out of the city

• Hold public office