Did Athenian girls go to school?
No, they didn’t.
Where did many Athenian girls learn to read and write?
They learned to read and write at home.
Where did many Athenian boys learn to read and write?
They learned to read and write at school.
How old were Athenian boys when they went to a primary school?
They were 6.
What did Athenian boys have to learn at school?
They had to learn reading and writing and how to play the lyre, a musical instrument.
Which other subjects could Athenian boys learn?
They could learn philosophy, drama, poetry, history, art, math, and how to play the flute.
What kind of school did Spartan boys attend?
They attended military school.
How old were the Spartan boys when they went to a military school?
The Spartan boys were 6.
What did Spartan boys learn at school?
They learned survival skills and were trained to be great soldiers.
What kind of treatment did Spartan boys have at school?
They did not eat well, and the training was hard and painful.
Why was discipline so strict in Spartan schools?
Because the main purpose of education in Sparta was to produce excellent soldiers.
Did Spartan girls also go to school?
Yes, they did.
What did Spartan girls learn at school?
They learned gymnastics, wrestling, and combat skills like the boys.
Why didn’t they have books?
Because books were very expensive.
How many students were there in a classroom?
There were around 10 students.
