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Question

Identify the true statements about slavery in the Arab Empire.

Multiple select question.

Slavery was widespread.

The use of women as domestic servants was abolished.

Military slaves were not offered their freedom.

Slaves recruited from the Turks of central Asia served in the army.

Answer 1

The true statements about slavery in the Arab Empire are:

• Slavery was widespread.
• Slaves recruited from the Turks of central Asia served in the army.

The other statements are not true:

• The use of women as domestic servants was abolished. (This is incorrect as domestic servitude was common.)
• Military slaves were not offered their freedom. (This is also incorrect; military slaves, particularly the Mamluks, could be granted freedom and often were.)