Hellenistic education as embodied in the gymnasium
A)was opposed by Hellenistic rulers who saw education as a threat to their power.
B)was open to all classes of society except slaves.
C)made no provision for physical education.
D)was focused exclusively upon vocational training.
E)closely and widely followed classical Greek ideas about proper education.

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The gymnasium was a central part of Hellenistic education and closely followed classical Greek ideas about education, emphasizing physical and intellectual training for free-born citizens. It was open to all classes except slaves and was not seen as a threat to Hellenistic rulers' power. While there was vocational training available, it was not the sole focus of the gymnasium.

Hellenistic Education as Embodied in the Gymnasium