Question

which of these is true about slavery in ancient egypt? a people from any social class could become enslaved. b the egyptians were enslaved by the jewish people. c enslaved people could be transferred from person to person. d egyptian enslaved people were always highly skilled laborers.

Explanation:

• Option A: In ancient Egypt, slavery was not based on social class in a way that "any" social class could become enslaved; there were specific circumstances (like debt, war captives) and social classes had more defined roles, so A is false.
• Option B: Historical evidence shows the Jews were enslaved by the Egyptians (in the biblical and historical context of the Exodus narrative), not the other way around, so B is false.
• Option C: Enslaved people in ancient Egypt were considered property and could be transferred, bought, or sold between individuals, which is true.
• Option D: Enslaved people in ancient Egypt performed a variety of tasks, including unskilled labor (like building projects) and some skilled labor, but saying they were "always" highly skilled is incorrect as many did unskilled work.

Answer:

C. Enslaved people could be transferred from person to person.