Stage of School Flashcards
(29 cards)
What are the three stages of education in Ancient Rome?
Ludus, Grammaticus, Rhetor
Ludus covers primary education (ages 7-11), Grammaticus covers secondary education (ages 11-15), and Rhetor covers higher education (ages 16+).
At what age did Quintus and Lucia start school?
7 years old
What was the role of the ‘paedagogus’ in Ancient Roman education?
Responsible for behaviour management and safety of students
What materials did students use for writing in Ancient Rome?
Tabulae and ink on papyrus
Tabulae was a thin film of wax; ink was made from soot and resins.
What subjects were taught in the first stage of Ancient Roman education?
Latin, Greek, simple arithmetic
What significant works did students study during the second stage of education?
Iliad and Odyssey of Homer
At what age did children typically leave the grammaticus?
15 or 16 years old
What was the primary focus of education in Ancient Rome?
Reading, writing, basic arithmetic
How did the education of girls differ from that of boys in Ancient Rome?
Girls often learned at home; boys received formal education
What was the purpose of education in Ancient Rome?
The purpose of education in Ancient Rome was to prepare boys for public speaking, law, politics, and leadership.
What was a common form of discipline used by teachers in Ancient Rome?
Physical punishment
True or False: Education in Ancient Rome was mandatory for all children.
False
Fill in the blank: Students in Ancient Rome often sat on _______ while studying.
benches or stools
What types of skills were taught to girls in wealthy families?
Music, basic arithmetic, household management
What is one key difference between Ancient Roman education and modern education?
Access to education: Ancient Rome was not compulsory, modern education is often free and mandatory
What were common writing implements used by students in Ancient Rome?
Stilus
In what ways did the curriculum expand from Ancient Rome to modern education?
Includes sciences, technology, humanities, arts
What was the role of the rhetor in Ancient Roman education?
Provided advanced lessons in literature and public speaking
How did Ancient Roman education prepare students for their future careers?
Focused on practical skills for administration or trade
Why was public speaking important?
Public speaking was important in Ancient Rome for expressing opinions in council meetings or entering politics. It helped people persuade others and gain influence.
How did girls get taught?
Some went to the first stage of school but many learnt from either parents or brothers.
How did wealthy girls get taught?
Wealthy families might have an enslaved private tutor as part of their household, who would also teach their daughters things like music. The hope was that a well-educated girl would attract a good husband. Girls were expected to learn skills useful for married life, such as basic arithmetic to help manage household finances.
Scientific and Technical Subjects
Greeks made important discoveries in maths and physics, while the Roman were skilled in surveying and using concrete for building.Schoolwork focused on reading, writing, and basic math. Only wealthy students learned science and advanced math from private Greek tutors. Technical skills came from apprenticeships.
Why do Ancient Rome need knowledge of Greek?
Knowledge of Greek was important because it was widely spoken in the eastern Mediterranean, where Roman merchants and government officials often traveled for business.
