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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?

Germanic derived from Proto-Indo-European root *leis- meaning 'track or fur' (A) Signup and view all the answers

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

Education (C) Signup and view all the answers

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

To bring up or rear a child (B) Signup and view all the answers

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 (C) Signup and view all the answers

How does education reflect societal values?

By perpetuating cultural traditions (B) Signup and view all the answers

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

To lead out of (A) Signup and view all the answers

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

*leis- meaning 'track or fur' (B) Signup and view all the answers

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