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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. Erasmus was ordained into which order?

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

3. In which century did the dynasty lose it's mandate?

4. When did this person live?

5. How old was Thomas Aquinas when he was enrolled in school?

Short Essay Questions

1. When did Desiderius Erasmus live? What was happening in the religious sector during this 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 was the basis of Confucius' educational ideas and theories?

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

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

7. Aquinas used his education to develop his own doctrine. What was his major work called? What was the name of the religious/philosophical movement that followed?

8. What is the basic progression of Gutek's examination of the people featured in the text?

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

10. What is the basic educational background of Erasmus?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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 2

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 3

There are many trends that are apparent throughout the text in regards to education. Which universities were attended the most? Were the universities influential? Which still exist? Why did the educators choose to attend and sometimes work at these particular schools? What were the educational barriers placed before the men and women as they attempted to enter college? Examine the benefits of university education as it applies to each educator.

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