Roman slaves
A. rarely rebelled, due to the fair treatment they received.
B. were never involved in agriculture but only in manufacturing enterprises.
C. staged a number of massive rebellions, the largest led by Spartacus in 71 BCE.
D. made up well over half the population of the empire.
E. were largely treated respectively with laws protecting them from harsh punishments.
Answer: C
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