History of Universities

Question 1

How are modern universities different from medieval universities?

Accepted Answer

They have more technology and subjects to choose from

Question 2

'In Ancient Rome, rich families usually hired tutors to teach their children.'

Accepted Answer

True

Question 3

What role did the Catholic Church play in education during medieval times?

Accepted Answer

They established many schools and universities

Question 4

Which university opened after the University of Bologna?

Accepted Answer

University of Paris

Question 5

What year was the University of Bologna founded?

Accepted Answer

1088

Question 6

What did madrasas, the schools in the Islamic Golden Age, focus on?

Accepted Answer

Stars, numbers and the world

Question 7

Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a subject in modern universities?

Accepted Answer

Cooking

Question 8

What kinds of learning activities do modern universities offer?

Accepted Answer

Group work, projects and hands-on activities

Question 9

What is the name of the famous teacher who started a school in Greece?

Accepted Answer

Plato

Question 10

What language was mainly used for teaching in medieval universities?

Accepted Answer

Latin

Question 11

What did students study at Plato's Academy?

Accepted Answer

Philosophy

Question 12

What subjects did children in ancient Rome learn from their tutors?

Accepted Answer

History and Latin

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