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

2. Which university was attended by Comenius?

3. Who was involved in this new movement?

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

5. In what year was the Treaty of Westphalia signed?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

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

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

7. China was ruled by the Mandate of Heaven under which the Emperor had to be deemed worthy of ruling the people. Explain the Mandate of Heaven.

8. Discuss Thomas Aquinas' basic background.

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Compare and contrast the educational systems in China today versus those used in Confucius' day. What are the major changes? What are the similarities? How might things change in the next 20 years? 50 years? 100 years?

Essay Topic 2

Create a time line of the entire book, including the educators and their offerings to the education system.

Essay Topic 3

Maria Montessori saw a need to open a school in which the child was nurtured on various levels, more so than in typical situations. Examine Montessori's motives behind her plans. Also examine how the cultural differences and societal values changed the basic impact of the education of the child. Compare Monstessori's system to the systems most commonly used at the time. How does each impact a child on a psychological level? Which is the most beneficial for a child's development? Cite references from psychological journals to back up your opinion.

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