Which statement best describes the slaves in ancient Athens?

Question

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

Answer 1

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

D. Slaves could not use their own name and were renamed.

In ancient Athens, slaves were considered property and often referred to by their master's name or were given a name that signified their status as a slave. They had very limited rights compared to citizens and were not recognized as citizens themselves.