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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 Protestants were defeated at which location?

2. Which university was attended by Comenius?

3. Aquinas joined which order when he decided to become a priest?

4. Erasmus worked at which prestigious university?

5. Alexander the Great conquered many regions in which empire?

Short Essay Questions

1. Confucius lived during a time of great unrest in China. Discuss the basics of Confucius' life and the political issues of the time.

2. What is the time period of the lifespan of Thomas Aquinas? How did it correspond to the existence of the Roman Empire?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

10. 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?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Why do you think Maria Montessori switched from engineering to medicine? What caused her to switch from medicine to education? Examine Montessori's medical career. What prompted her to open a school? Was it a success? When did Montessori come to the US? How are the Montessori Schools in the US different from those in Europe?

Essay Topic 2

There is a great deal of discussion about overcoming and changing negative behaviors through changes in the educational system. How can negative behavior be stopped or changed? What are some common views on the subject? In what ways did changes in the educational system help a person make the changes? Can someone else direct the changes or must the changes be self-imposed? How can one make sure that the changes stick? In your opinion, what is the best way to make more positive decisions?

Essay Topic 3

Many changes occurred in the educational system during and after the Great Depression. Discuss the changes. How did Roosevelt support educational equality? How did it assist in overcoming ethnic barriers? How did the New Deal incorporate all races into the plan? Discuss what changes took place in local politics at the time.

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