in Greece. 2.500 years ago, only the sons of rich people went to school, and they start 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 max tablets with schluss which w as like a pen. After they earned 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.