Medieval Intellectual Achievements LG 8

What is scholasticism?

• A form of education that focuses on practical skills rather than theoretical knowledge.

• A medieval school of philosophy that reconciled faith and reason.

• A religious movement that rejected the use of reason in favor of blind faith.

• A philosophical approach that emphasized individualism and personal experience.

Which architectural style is associated with flying buttresses?

• Gothic

• Romanesque

• Baroque

• Neoclassical

What was the purpose of the university system in medieval times?

• To provide healthcare and medical training.

• To conduct scientific research and experiments.

• To train knights and soldiers.

• To provide education and training to clergy and future leaders.

What are illuminated manuscripts?

• Books with pages made of transparent material.

• Books printed with glow-in-the-dark ink.

• Books with pages that emit light when opened.

• Handwritten books decorated with intricate designs and illustrations.

Who is considered the father of scholasticism?

• John Locke

• Immanuel Kant

• Anselm of Canterbury

• Aristotle

Which medieval intellectual achievement focused on reconciling faith and reason?

• Feudalism

• Renaissance

• Scholasticism

• Enlightenment

Which architectural feature is characteristic of Gothic cathedrals?

• flying buttresses

• dome-shaped roofs

• pointed arches

• round arches

Which medieval intellectual achievement emphasized the importance of reason and observation?

• Mysticism

• Scholasticism

• Feudalism

• Superstition

What was the primary purpose of Gothic cathedrals?

• To serve as places of worship and to glorify God

• To serve as tourist attractions

• To house the royal family

• To provide shelter for the homeless

English Christian philosopher and scientist, one of the earliest to favor a system of scientific experimentation rather than faithful acceptance of religious ideas.

• Galileo Galilei

• Nicolaus Copernicus

• Roger Bacon

• John Calvin