Medieval Education and Learning Practices

Who was responsible for supervising education during the medieval period?

• Local governments

• The church

• Private institutions

• The monarchy

What subjects were emphasized in the medieval curriculum?

• Physical education

• Modern languages

• Caligraphy, painting, and illumination techniques

• Science and mathematics

How long did students typically spend in school each day during the medieval period?

• 12 hours

• 10 hours

• 8 hours

• 16 hours

What was required for peasant children to receive an education?

• Permission from the local church

• Permission from the lord of the manor

• A fee paid to the local government

• A special license

What type of education did peasant girls typically receive?

• Formal schooling in a local school

• Training in domestic skills like cooking and sewing

• Advanced studies in literature

• Military training

Who typically taught the children of the wealthy during the medieval period?

• Community leaders

• Their parents

• Private tutors from the church

• Local school teachers

At what age could boys start attending universities like Oxford and Paris?

• 14 and 18 years old

• 12 and 16 years old

• 16 and 20 years old

• 10 and 14 years old

What was the primary focus of education for noble boys?

• Learning foreign languages

• Studying science and mathematics

• Training in weaponry and hunting

• Learning to read and write

Where did women who wanted to study beyond basic literacy typically go?

• Convents

• Universities

• Local schools

• Private tutors

Under what condition could women receive advanced education in reading, writing, and basic arithmetic?

• If they were from a noble family

• If they were preparing to manage an estate

• If they were married to a scholar

• If they joined a religious order