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