Catergoty 1
Who could go to school?
Only boys
True or false girls had more rights?
False
Did they have to pay to get into school?
No
What age did the kids start to go to school at?
They were able to go to school when they turned 7.
What were the girls taught?
They were taught to run the household. Like sewing, cooking, and cleaning.
True or false were the kids split up into grade levels?
True
Were girls taught to read?
Only wealthy family's would be able to pay for there daughter to read.
Did the kids have a school to learn in?
Yes they had a school building
What were men trained for?
For the military
How big were there school buildings?
They were pretty small.
How many teachers were in a school at a time?
1
What are writing tablets made out of?
A slab of wood covered in wax.
What characteristics did the schools hope to produce in there students?
They hoped to produce athletic and smart people.
How many groups (grade levels) were they split into?
3
What tools did they use to learn?
Books and writing tablets
What did the Athens eat for lunch?
A light meal including bread, cheese, and figs.
What do the kids learn at age 7-14?
They learn how to do math, lost of reading, and debating.
What is gymnasia?
A room that hold physical exercise.
Do the kids have a time to go outside?
Yes
Were slaves taught?
Yes because they were used as tutors.
At age 18 what did the boys learn?
They learn more physical skills to prepare them for the military.
How many months of school did the Acient Athens take?
8 months September to June
Were the rich or poor able to go to school?
Both of them
What was there way of learning music?
Lyres and voices
Who's poetry did they study?
Homers peotry