Which statement best describes the slaves in ancient Athens?

Question

A.
Slaves had the freedom to marry other slaves in Athens.
B.
Slaves could not use their own name and were renamed.
C.
Athenian slaves had similar rights to the citizens of Athens.
D.
Athens acknowledged slaves as citizens of the city-state.

Answer 1

The statement that best describes the slaves in ancient Athens is:

A. Slaves had the freedom to marry other slaves in Athens.

While slaves in ancient Athens had limited rights and were considered property, they could form familial bonds and marriages with other slaves. The other statements do not accurately represent the status of slaves in Athens; they were not considered citizens and had very few rights compared to free citizens.