Most likely because in poor, rural areas, public schools are scarce/ not easily available, and so sending a girl to school is not as prioritized as sending a boy to school, since a boy can start working and be a "breadwinner" for the family sooner than a girl.
The language was in Greek
Their geography made growing crops difficult. The land was mountainous. They were however, known for growing grapes and olives.
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