A cultural history of education in antiquity

During the 17 th century, the education system evolved into a structure that is somewhat reflective of what we know learning to be today

The church stepped in because they wanted children to be able to read

The learning was frequently done through inculcation and again, fun and play were replaced by hard work and repetition

Marrou traces the roots of classical education, from the warrior cultures of Homer, to the increasing importance of rhetoric and philosophy, to the adaptation of Hellenistic ideals within the Roman education system, and ending with the rise of Christian schools and churches in the early medieval period

Ancient education During the ancient period, two systems of education were developed, Vedic, and Buddhist

The medium of language during the Vedic system was Sanskrit, while those in the Buddhist system were pali

During those times the education was of Vedas, Brahmanas, Upnishads, and Dharmasutras