Thebes

Map

Culture

• Worshipped Greek Gods 
• Great hero Hercules was born in Thebes 

Places to visit

• City was destroyed by Alexander the Great 
• Then rebuilt 
• Can see remains of Apollo's Temple 

Freedoms

• Boys were in school until age 7
• Girls stayed at home to help their mom
• Oligarchy government ruled by rich men

Education

• Boys started training for war at age 7
• Boys were sometimes homeschooled after age 7
• Girls stayed at home
• Girls were sometimes homeschooled

Recreation

• Olympic Games 
• Watched Plays
• Boys worked on war skills
• Girls stayed at home to help