I WONDER - Could Ancient Egyptian Slaves Earn Their Freedom?

The video discusses various ways slaves could gain freedom, such as through manumission, being freed by their masters as a gift or reward, or upon the master's death to serve in the afterlife. However, it highlights that freedom was rare, and most slaves lived their entire lives in bondage.

What was the process called when slaves bought their own freedom?

• Liberation

• Manumission

• Emancipation

• Abolition

How could some slaves earn their freedom?

• By marrying a free person

• By escaping

• By working hard and earning money

• By inheriting it

In what way could masters reward their slaves?

• By giving them a title

• By freeing them

• By giving them land

• By allowing them to travel

Why was it rare for slaves to be freed by their masters?

• Because it required government approval

• Because it was illegal

• Because it was expensive

• Because it was uncommon for masters to do so

Why were some slaves freed upon the death of their master?

• To reward them for their loyalty

• To allow them to start a new life

• To ensure they would serve in the afterlife

• To fulfill a legal requirement