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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. "All-knowledge" refers to thoughts and philosophies from ________ and Calvin.
(a) Rousseau.
(b) Erasmus.
(c) Plato.
(d) Comenius.

2. Gutek assumes that educators interacted with which of the following?
(a) Politics.
(b) Families.
(c) Government.
(d) Culture.

3. Comenius had an ongoing issue with which religious group?
(a) Moravian Brethren.
(b) Amish.
(c) Roman Catholics.
(d) Protestants.

4. Which was not one of Confucius' jobs?
(a) Teacher.
(b) Mine worker.
(c) Police commissioner.
(d) Government official.

5. Addams was an advocate for _______ education.
(a) Integrated.
(b) Socialized.
(c) Formalized.
(d) Segregated.

Short Answer Questions

1. The Thirty Year's War began in which location?

2. Alexander the Great conquered the known world during which period?

3. Alexander the Great conquered many regions in which empire?

4. The king ruled under the "Mandate of _____."

5. Which group used Plato's structure?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is the time period of the lifespan of Thomas Aquinas? How did it correspond to the existence of the Roman Empire?

2. What was Erasmus' career? What area of study became Erasmus' focus?

3. Confucius lived during a time of great unrest in China. Discuss the basics of Confucius' life and the political issues of the time.

4. What was Confucius' educational background? How did he begin his career?

5. What was the relationship between Aristotle and Alexander the Great? How long did the relationship last?

6. When did John Calvin live? What major events occurred in the religious sector during this time? What caused the turbulence of the time?

7. Why did Calvin feel that it was so important for people to become literate?

8. How was Plato's educational background created? Which philosopher had a great impact on Plato?

9. What is the basic progression of Gutek's examination of the people featured in the text?

10. Examine Erasmus' first encounter with humanist scholars. How did Erasmus use that exposure plus academic works to further his education?

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