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What is the root meaning of the word 'education'?
To bring up or rear a child
How does the history of education relate to civilization?
It is intertwined with the history of civilization
What does the text suggest about the content of education?
It is specific to a particular culture
What is the origin of the word 'learn' according to the text?
Germanic derived from Proto-Indo-European root *leis- meaning 'track or fur'
What is the main job of child rearing according to the text?
Education
What is the root meaning of the word 'educare'?
To bring up or rear a child
What is one of the purposes of education according to the text?
To perpetuate and extend a culture’s values and knowledge into the future
How does education reflect societal values?
By perpetuating cultural traditions
What is the etymological meaning of the word 'education'?
To lead out of
What is the Proto-Indo-European root of the word 'learn'?
*leis- meaning 'track or fur'
Test your knowledge of the etymology of the word "education" with this quiz. Explore the origins and meaning of the term derived from Latin roots, and gain insights into its historical significance.
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