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 This activity contains 20 questions.

Question 1.
An early form of school that emphasized the study of Latin, literature, history, mathematics, music, and dialectics was known as

 
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Question 2.
A period of Greek history in which sufficiently great strides were made in human advancement to generate an organized concern for formal education is known as the

 
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Question 3.
The only Greek philosopher who did not leave a body of writing was

 
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Question 4.
The Greek philosopher whose educational method was most scientific, practical, and objective was

 
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Question 5.
Which of the following groups became a major power in Western governments and in education during the Middle Ages?

 
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Question 6.
The person who had the most effect in changing the Catholic Church's views about learning was

 
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Question 7.
When did the revolt of the common people for a better life take place?

 
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Question 8.
Martin Luther believed that education should be compulsory for

 
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Question 9.
This educator was the first to propose the idea that children were inherently good but were then corrupted by society.

 
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Question 10.
This notable philosopher proposed that a child's mind was a "blank slate" on which education could be imprinted.

 
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Question 11.
The first kindergarten, with its emphasis on play, was established by

 
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Question 12.
He was the first U.S. Commissioner of Education and strongly supported kindergarten for very young children.

 
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Question 13.
Horace Mann helped to establish common elementary schools designed to provide

 
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Question 14.
Which state was the first to pass a law requiring towns to provide education for youth?

 
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Question 15.
The American Academy in Philadelphia, which emphasized practical skills, was founded by which famous American?

 
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Question 16.
Which act passed by the federal government set aside the 16th section of each township to be used for educational purposes?

 
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Question 17.
When it became apparent that existing colleges were not providing the vocational education needed, the federal government passed this act to serve this purpose.

 
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Question 18.
The first real textbook to be used in colonial elementary schools was the

 
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Question 19.
This person founded Tuskegee Institute to provide basic and industrial education for black students.

 
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Question 20.
He devoted all his efforts to improving vocational education for African-Americans.

 
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