Which two of the following can be inferred from this part of the text?
A. In part, the system of slavery in ancient Egypt was voluntary.
B. The system of slavery at this time left no hope for freedom.
C. Some enslaved people at this time had certain rights and freedoms.
D. The Egyptian labor force consisted entirely of foreign captives of war.
E. Egyptian slaveholders controlled the transatlantic slave trade.
Inferences About the System of Slavery in Ancient Egypt
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The correct answers are A and C.
Explanation:
A. This can be inferred if there are indications that some individuals may have voluntarily entered slavery for specific reasons, such as economic benefits or debts.
C. If the text mentions that some enslaved individuals enjoyed certain rights or had the ability to earn their freedom, this would support this inference.
The other options either make broader claims about the nature of slavery that may not be supported in the text or address contexts that are not relevant to ancient Egypt.