Higher: Greek Slavery 2

How were most slaves in Athens treated?

• Generally treated well

• Severely punished regularly

• Given freedom after a short period

• Ignored by society

How could some slaves in Athens gain their freedom?

• By joining the Athenian army as soldiers

• By buying their freedom or being freed in a will

• By running away successfully

• By becoming citizens

Why did not many slaves run away in Athens?

• They were closely watched

• It was illegal to run away

• There was no means to support themselves

• They were content with their lives

What changed for a slave after being freed in Athens?

• They automatically became citizens

• They were given a large sum of money

• They were viewed as a person and gained protection under the law

• They could vote in elections

What were freed slaves in Athens classified as?

• Citizens

• Metics

• Soldiers

• Politicians

What were freed slaves in Athens not allowed to do?

• Work

• Speak in public

• Own property

• Travel

What was a rare achievement for a metic in Athens?

• Becoming a teacher

• Owning a large house

• Gaining citizenship

• Becoming a soldier

Who had to represent freed slaves in court?

• Their former masters

• A citizen

• A family member

• No one, they represented themselves

What was one way slaves could be freed?

• By learning to read and write

• By escaping during times of war

• As a public display of wealth at the theatre

• By paying a large sum of money

What was the consequence of a slave being caught after running away?

• They were sent to another city

• They were given a second chance

• They were freed

• They were punished severely