Which statement best describes slavery in ancient Rome? Slavery was banned throughout ancient Rome. About twenty-five percent of Rome's population was enslaved. Enslaved persons had the same status as Roman women. Slavery existed in ancient Rome but was not widespread.

the statement that best describes slavery in ancient rome is : B. about twenty-five percent of rome's population was enslaved Almost every house with upper middle class status had slaves to tend to their needs. - Eventhough back then women's position still below the men within same social status, their position is still higher than slaves.