18 Questions
What was the primary concern of medieval people, as symbolized by the Gothic Cathedral?
Their preoccupation with God
What was the significance of St. Thomas Aquinas' Summa Theology?
It revealed the harmony between reason and faith
What architectural innovation made Gothic cathedrals higher than Romanesque ones?
The combination of ribbed vaults and pointed arches
What was the characteristic of Romanesque churches that limited the amount of windows?
The heavy stone roofs that required big pillars and walls
What was the primary goal of scholasticism, as exemplified by St. Thomas Aquinas' work?
To reconcile faith and reason
What was the significance of Aristotle's works in the development of medieval education?
They introduced rational thought and critical inquiry
What was the primary purpose of forming universitas during the Middle Ages?
To protect students and provide them with a recognized charter
What was the primary method of teaching used in medieval universities?
Reading from a basic text and adding explanations
What was the significance of Scholasticism in medieval universities?
To reconcile faith and reason in Christian theology
What was the typical duration of studying for a student in a medieval university?
A decade or more
What was the first degree that a student could hold in a medieval university?
Bachelor of Arts
What was the significance of the law in the medieval education system?
It was necessary for advisers to kings and princes
Who is considered the father of Italian Renaissance humanism?
Francesco Petrarch
What was the focus of Renaissance humanism?
The study of the classics, particularly Greece and Rome
What was the occupation of humanists in Florence?
They were secretaries for the city council
Who was one of the first Italian humanists to gain a thorough knowledge of Greek?
Leonardo Bruni
What was the model for prose in Renaissance humanism?
Cicero
What was the result of Francesco Petrarch's actions?
The ransacking of monastic libraries
Learn about the formation of universities in the Middle Ages, their recognition by Emperor Frederick Barbarossa, and the liberal arts curriculum studied by students during that time.
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