Education and Society in Ancient Greece

What are the four phases of a human life according to the Greeks?

• Child, youth, adult, elder

• Infant, teenager, adult, senior

• Baby, toddler, adolescent, adult

• Newborn, child, adult, elder

What does the Greek word "schole" mean?

• School

• Leisure

• Work

• Study

What is a "kalakagathos" in Greek education?

• A person who combines beauty and justice

• A type of school

• A Greek philosopher

• A school subject

At what age did schooling start for boys in ancient Greece?

• Five or six

• Six or seven

• Seven or eight

• Eight or nine

What did boys use to write their lessons in ancient Greece?

• Paper and pen

• Wax-coated tablet and stylus

• Chalk and slate

• Quill and parchment

What additional classes were taught to boys in ancient Greek schools besides math and writing?

• Playing a double flute and a small harp

• Painting and sculpture

• Astronomy and navigation

• Cooking and sewing

At what age did Greek boys start attending the palaestra?

• 10

• 12

• 14

• 16

What was the focus of education for young girls in ancient Greece?

• Military training

• Domestic science

• Political science

• Engineering

What class did the hetaerae belong to in ancient Greece?

• Metics

• Slaves

• Citizens

• Nobles

What activities did older boys focus on to prepare for war?

• Reading and writing

• Running, leaping, and hunting

• Cooking and weaving

• Singing and dancing