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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. The demands were posted on the door of which type of building?
2. The government wanted its people to see its king as a ____ father figure.
3. "All-knowledge" refers to thoughts and philosophies from ________ and Calvin.
4. The dynasty used rules of _____ throughout its reign.
5. The text states that people developed a keen interest in the Protestant Reformation and the ______ Counter-reformation.
Short Essay Questions
1. What is the basic progression of Gutek's examination of the people featured in the text?
2. What was Confucius' educational background? How did he begin his career?
3. How does Gutek incorporate historical approaches in relation with modern ideas?
4. Examine Erasmus' first encounter with humanist scholars. How did Erasmus use that exposure plus academic works to further his education?
5. When did John Calvin live? What major events occurred in the religious sector during this time? What caused the turbulence of the time?
6. What were the basic themes used in Aquinas' work?
7. Gerald L Gutek wrote this updated Fourth Edition of Historical and Philosophical Foundations of Education: A Biographical Introduction in 2005. What were Gutek's history and qualifications for writing the book?
8. Discuss Thomas Aquinas' basic background.
9. What was the basic difference between the city-states of Greece? How did they differ from countries with one system?
10. Confucius lived during a time of great unrest in China. Discuss the basics of Confucius' life and the political issues of the time.
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
Discuss the career of Horace Mann. Why was he considered to be the Father of Modern Education? What major accomplishments did Mann make in the American education system? What might have happened if Mann's goals had not been achieved? Explain at least three main points/tasks accomplished by Mann.
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
Write an essay about Confucius as an educator. How did Confucius use his political connections to make changes in the educational system? How did Confucius' educational theories and systems agree and/or disagree with the Mandate of Heaven? How were the systems received by the Emperor? What systems are in place today that were made popular by Confucius?
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