Answer the following questions in complete sentences. As a reminder, a complete sentence starts with a capital letter, is a complete thought, and ends with punctuation.
Think about how children and teens were educated in the Roman Empire, including those who received an education and those that did not.
A. If you were living in the Roman Empire, would you have received an education? Why or why not?
B. Assuming you would have had access to an education, what might you have learned in school?
A. If I were living in the Roman Empire, I may not have received a formal education unless I belonged to a wealthy or influential family. Education during that time was primarily reserved for boys from affluent families who could afford private tutors or attend schools. As a girl or from a lower socioeconomic background, I may not have had the same opportunities for education due to cultural norms and financial constraints.
B. If I had access to an education in the Roman Empire, I would have likely learned subjects such as reading, writing, arithmetic, and basic Greek and Latin. I may have also studied literature, history, philosophy, and rhetoric. Additionally, I might have received training in physical education and public speaking, as these were important skills for a well-rounded education in that society.