HISTORY
ANCIENT GREECE
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Question
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went to school to learn reading, writing, arithmetic, music, and physical education
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studied warfare and were placed in the army. They could retire at age 60.
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became farmers and grew food for the wealthy.
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were taught astronomy, geometry, and science.
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Detailed explanation-1: -The Athens school system was based on physical training and mainly involved music and various sporting activities; these were aimed at developing the physical, mental and moral attributes of the citizens of the city-state. Thus, a physical training system, gymnastics, emerged for the first time (Yildiran, 2005).
Detailed explanation-2: -Q: What were children taught in ancient Greek schools? School education in Greece during ancient times consisted mainly of learning to read and write poetry, sports, and learning to play musical instruments.
Detailed explanation-3: -Children were trained in music, art, literature, science, math, and politics. In Athens, for example, boys were taught at home until they were about six years old. Then boys went to school, where they learned to read and write.
Detailed explanation-4: -Athenian society was built on democratic values. They valued education greatly, so children learned reading, writing, and math. This childhood education was very advanced for its time. Athens was the leader of the Delian League.