Ch22 Roman Education

Who was responsible for deciding whether children should attend school in ancient Rome?

• Government

• Teacher

• Father

• Mother

Where did lessons take place in ancient Rome?

(Select all that apply.)

• In a rented room

• In a government building

• In the teacher's home

• In a public place

Who was the slave who accompanied a child to school?

What subjects were taught in the first stage of education for Roman children?

• Art and Music

• History and Geography

• Reading and Writing

• Maths and Science

What did a grammaticus teach in Roman education?

• Latin and Greek poetry and language

• Mathematics and Astronomy

• Physical Education

• Music and Dance

What was the equivalent of modern higher education in ancient Rome?

• Paedagōgus

• Rhētor

• Docta puella

• Lūdī magister

What practical skills did girls learn at home in ancient Rome?

• Hunting and Fishing

• Spinning and Weaving

• Farming and Gardening

• How to run a Household

What was the term used to praise a girl who studied Greek and Latin literature?

• Docta puella

• Rhētor

• Magister

• Grammaticus

What language and literature played an important part in Roman education?

• Greek

• Latin

• Arabic

• Chinese

Who often served as teachers in Rome and other parts of the Roman Empire?

• Greek or Greek speakers

• Persians

• Roman citizens

• Egyptians