In Greece, 2, 500 years ago,only the sons of rich people went to school, and they started around the age of seven. Students first learned to read and write syllables and then words,and then they copied famous sayings. They wrote on wax tablets with a stylus, which was like a pen. After they learned to read and write, they used to study Greek poetry and historical works. Music was an important part of their education, and so was physical training. Girls stayed at home with their mothers and learned how to keep the house.
In ancient Rome, boys and girls from wealthy families received a bilingual education. They had to study Greek and Latin. Students usually had classes outside, if the weather was good, or in the teacher's house. Teachers used to beat students who didn't pay attention or who were lazy.
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