Medieval University History
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What was the primary concern of medieval people, as symbolized by the Gothic Cathedral?

  • Their preoccupation with God (correct)
  • Their desire for artistic expression
  • Their preoccupation with wealth and power
  • Their need for grandeur and prestige
  • What was the significance of St. Thomas Aquinas' Summa Theology?

  • It revealed the harmony between reason and faith (correct)
  • It showcased the supremacy of faith over reason
  • It highlighted the importance of mysticism in spiritual life
  • It demonstrated the conflict between reason and faith
  • What architectural innovation made Gothic cathedrals higher than Romanesque ones?

  • The combination of ribbed vaults and pointed arches (correct)
  • The incorporation of barrel and cross vaults
  • The use of wooden roofs
  • The use of stone pillars and walls
  • What was the characteristic of Romanesque churches that limited the amount of windows?

    <p>The heavy stone roofs that required big pillars and walls</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the primary goal of scholasticism, as exemplified by St. Thomas Aquinas' work?

    <p>To reconcile faith and reason</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the significance of Aristotle's works in the development of medieval education?

    <p>They introduced rational thought and critical inquiry</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the primary purpose of forming universitas during the Middle Ages?

    <p>To protect students and provide them with a recognized charter</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the primary method of teaching used in medieval universities?

    <p>Reading from a basic text and adding explanations</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the significance of Scholasticism in medieval universities?

    <p>To reconcile faith and reason in Christian theology</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the typical duration of studying for a student in a medieval university?

    <p>A decade or more</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the first degree that a student could hold in a medieval university?

    <p>Bachelor of Arts</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the significance of the law in the medieval education system?

    <p>It was necessary for advisers to kings and princes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who is considered the father of Italian Renaissance humanism?

    <p>Francesco Petrarch</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the focus of Renaissance humanism?

    <p>The study of the classics, particularly Greece and Rome</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the occupation of humanists in Florence?

    <p>They were secretaries for the city council</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who was one of the first Italian humanists to gain a thorough knowledge of Greek?

    <p>Leonardo Bruni</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the model for prose in Renaissance humanism?

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

    What was the result of Francesco Petrarch's actions?

    <p>The ransacking of monastic libraries</p> Signup and view all the answers

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