stage 10 culture Flashcards
what is a tabulae?
a wooden tablet coated with a thin layer of wax, used for inscribing
what is a stilus?
a stick of metal, bone, or ivory, used to write on a tabulae. one end was flat, so you could rub off mistakes. the other was used to inscribe letters.
what is a papyrus?
a material like modern-day paper, but rougher. it was made from papyrus reed from egypt. it was written on with link with a reed or goose quill (sharpened and split)
what were the duties of a paedagogus?
a slave who escorted the children to school. they were responsible for the behavior and protection of the children.
what were the subjects taught by a ludi magister (first level of school)?
read and write latin and greek, simple arithmetic
what were the subjects taught by a grammaticus (second level of school)?
analyze grammar, learn long passages by heart, history, geography, the works of famous greek and roman writers and poets
what were the subjects taught by a rhetor (thrid level of school)?
advanced literature, public speaking
who would go on the third level of school? why was it considered important?
few, wealthy boys would attend that level of school. it was important because it prepared men for public life.
in what three ways would a Roman use the skills gained in the third level of school?
present cases in law courts, express opinions at council meetings, address people at election time
when the rhetor taught public speaking, what were the four parts of this training?
rules for making different kinds of speeches, learn how to vary tone of voice, practice arguing for and against a point of view, emphasize words with gestures
what was the purpose of ordinary Roman schools? what four abilities did this include?
to teach the things that they thought were most necessary for civilized living. these abilities were the ability to read and write, simple arithmetic, appreciation of fine literature, ability to speak and ague convincingly
compare and contrast (only modern day)
MODERN DAY
classes taught in private classrooms
classes include subjects like art and PE
start school at age four or five
most school have hundreds of students
girls and boys go to school
school for 7 hours
the majority of students go to college/high school
compare and contrast (both)
BOTH
Do writing exercises with a pen/stilus on paper/papyrus
some form of summer break
study math, LA, geography, arguing
different levels/sections (elementary, middle, high school)
sit on benches or stools
learn different languages
break in the middle of the day
strict discipline
no-school holidays
escorted by adult to school
compare and contrast (roman times)
ROMAN TIMES
no desks or blackboard
start school at age 7
small classes
only one teacher
taught in public spaces
school for 6 hours
separate or no school for girls
simple materials for class
