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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. Plato originated from which country?

2. Gutek's work follows which type of progression?

3. Dewey is referred to as being which of the following?

4. The Catholic Church used Plato's philosophies to maintain influence during which period?

5. Who was known for posting demands that denied papal authority?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. When was Confucianism introduced into the Western world and by whom?

4. What were the basic themes used in Aquinas' work?

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

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

7. How was Plato's hierarchical structure used by the Roman Catholic Church? What was the role of the Pope in this structure?

8. 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?

9. What was Quintilian's basic idea and outline for education?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Discuss the career of Jane Addams. What prompted her to open Hull House? What was her main inspiration? Who assisted Addams in her venture? What was the curriculum? Were there similar schools elsewhere? If so, where? What other educators supported Addams?

Essay Topic 2

Examine the life of Quintilian. Discuss his training and experience as a master orator and rhetorician. Explain how Quintilian used his skills to promote his changes for the educational system. Include successes and failures. Also discuss how Quintilian's work is viewed in the modern educational system.

Essay Topic 3

Examine Thomas Jefferson's role in education. How was Jefferson introduced into the educational system? What was Jefferson's education? Why did he feel it was necessary to change the system? How were his ideas unusual for the time? Have any of Jefferson's systems remained in place in the current American educational system?

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