Which of the following was NOT a major source of slaves in the Hellenistic world?
A)Citizens who could not pay their debts were sold into slavery.
B)Children were sold into slavery by their parents.
C)Prisoners of war became slaves of their captors.
D)Persons kidnapped by pirates could be auctioned off as slaves.
E)Persons whose parents were slaves became slaves.

Question

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Debt slavery was a common practice in many ancient societies, but by the Hellenistic period, it had largely been abolished in the Greek world. Other sources of slaves, such as prisoners of war, children sold by their parents, kidnapping by pirates, and being born to slave parents, remained prevalent.

Which of the Following Was NOT a Major Source of Slaves