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.
D. made up well over half the population of the empire.
E. received their freedom as reward for the military assistance at the battle of Actium.
Answer: C
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