I WONDER - Did Roman Children Go To School?

In ancient Rome, education was primarily accessible to children from wealthy families due to the cost of tuition. Poor families often could not afford to send their children to school and relied on home education. Even within wealthy families, girls were sometimes excluded from formal schooling and were instead prepared for domestic roles.

In ancient Rome, which group of children was most likely to attend school?

• Only boys from any family

• All children regardless of family wealth

• Children from poor families

• Children from wealthy families

Why were children from poorer families often not sent to school in ancient Rome?

• There were no schools available

• Schools were too far away

• They had to help with work at home

• They were not interested in education

How were children from poor families typically educated in ancient Rome?

• By attending public schools

• They were not educated at all

• Through homeschooling by their parents

• By private tutors

What was a common expectation for girls in wealthy families regarding education?

• They stayed home to learn household chores

• They were sent to work outside the home

• They were homeschooled by their fathers

• They were sent to school like boys

What was the primary reason some girls in wealthy families did not attend school?

• They were not allowed to learn

• They were expected to prepare for married life

• They were sent to work in the fields

• They were too young to attend school