Ancient Greek society was patriarchal. Sons were preferred to daughters, who faced disadvantages. Marriage was usually arranged, with girls marrying older men in their teens. Schooling differed by gender, with boys learning reading, writing, and mathematics while girls learned domestic skills at home. Children played with dolls, balls, and knucklebones. Boys typically worked as farmers, sailors, or craftsmen while girls helped at home. Athens was the capital of Greece and known for its Acropolis monuments and history. Greek homes had few rooms and families gathered in courtyards to hear myths about the gods.