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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. Erasmus was ordained into which order?
(a) Franciscan.
(b) Benedictine.
(c) Dominican.
(d) Augustinian.

2. Alexander the Great conquered many regions in which empire?
(a) Persian.
(b) Roman.
(c) Ottoman.
(d) Greek.

3. Mill and Spencer proposed which of the following?
(a) Socialism.
(b) Conservatism.
(c) Communism.
(d) Liberalism.

4. The government wanted its people to see its king as a ____ father figure.
(a) Punishing.
(b) Respected.
(c) Benevolent.
(d) Strong.

5. In what year was the 4th edition released?
(a) 2005.
(b) 2002.
(c) 2008.
(d) 2001.

Short Answer Questions

1. ________ and Pestalozzi's educational reform is presented.

2. What was the occupation of Calvin's father?

3. Comenius was exiled to which country?

4. Which is not a Greco-Roman?

5. Who was involved in this new movement?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

4. What is the basic background of Calvin's education?

5. What was Plato's basic concept of education for children from birth through adulthood?

6. How did commerce affect the political and educational nature of the time?

7. How did Martin Luther play a part in this time period? What was Luther's major focus?

8. When did Desiderius Erasmus live? What was happening in the religious sector during this time?

9. How did Plato's place of birth affect the political and philosophical atmosphere of his youth? What was different about Greece compared to other countries?

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

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