Etymology of Education Quiz
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What is the root meaning of the word 'education'?

  • To impart specific cultural values
  • To bring up or rear a child (correct)
  • To guide someone towards knowledge
  • To lead a group of people

    • How does the history of education relate to civilization?

  • It has no relation to civilization
  • It is intertwined with the history of civilization (correct)
  • It is a recent development in civilization
  • It is independent of civilization

    • What does the text suggest about the content of education?

  • It is unrelated to societal values
  • It changes with every generation
  • It is universal across all cultures
  • It is specific to a particular culture (correct)

    • What is the origin of the word 'learn' according to the text?

    <p>Germanic derived from Proto-Indo-European root *leis- meaning 'track or fur'</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main job of child rearing according to the text?

    <p>Education</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the root meaning of the word 'educare'?

    <p>To bring up or rear a child</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one of the purposes of education according to the text?

    <p>To perpetuate and extend a culture’s values and knowledge into the future</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does education reflect societal values?

    <p>By perpetuating cultural traditions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the etymological meaning of the word 'education'?

    <p>To lead out of</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the Proto-Indo-European root of the word 'learn'?

    <p>*leis- meaning 'track or fur'</p> Signup and view all the answers

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