Ancient Greek Education

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Across
  1. 6. True or false: boys did not attend public schools, they sought education privately.
  2. 7. This Greek city-state is known for allowing girls to participate in athletics.
  3. 9. The Greek term for 'youth' in the educational context.
  4. 10. The final status achieved by young men upon completing their education.
  5. 14. The age boys typically completed their education.
  6. 15. The two-year program boys joined at age 18, focusing on citizenship was called the Athenian ____________ Youth.
  7. 16. The Greek ideal of a person who embodies beauty and justice.
Down
  1. 1. These type of skills that girls were primarily taught at home.
  2. 2. The main focus of education for young boys in ancient Greece is preparing them for _________________________________.
  3. 3. The type of wax-coated writing tools used by students in ancient Greek schools.
  4. 4. The primary subjects boys learned were reading, writing and _________.
  5. 5. The term for a trusted servant who accompanied boys to school.
  6. 8. The physical training boys underwent at ages 15-16 took place in the gymnasium, also called a __________________________.
  7. 11. The instrument boys learned to play, similar to a small harp.
  8. 12. The Greek term for 'child' in the educational context.
  9. 13. The age boys began their formal education.