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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. When did Aristotle live?

3. It is said that Confucius developed his philosophy during a time of turmoil and _____.

4. When did John Calvin live?

5. Erasmus was ordained into which order?

Short Essay Questions

1. Name at least one of the major changes brought about by the Roman Empire.

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

3. What is the basic structure of the book? How does Gutek involve the reader in the text?

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

5. What caused the disintegration of China's political system? When the major changes occur?

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

7. What was the basis of Confucius' educational ideas and theories?

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

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

10. Discuss Thomas Aquinas' basic background.

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Several of the educators, including Montessori and Frobel, discuss addressing the entire youth experience versus simply focusing on academic achievement. Write an opinion on this philosophy. Include how this has played a part in your life, list the pros and cons of this approach, and how it may be developed to further benefit modern society.

Essay Topic 2

Examine the legacy of Gandhi and the overall reform of India via its educational system.

Essay Topic 3

Write an essay on the conflict of religion in schools. Examine which educators struggled to loosen the grasp of the church on various educational systems and its effects, both good and bad.

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