The ancient Egyptians used the stem of the _________ plant to make sails, cloth, mats, cords, and, above all, paper. Paper made from _________ was the chief writing material in ancient Egypt, was adopted by the Greeks, and was used extensively in the Roman Empire.

Universal Access to Quality Tertiary Education Act

They created the world’s first national government, basic forms of arithmetic, and a 365-day calendar.

Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world.

The roots of education are bitter, but the fruit is sweet.

_______________ was a religious movement of the 1500’s that led to Protestantism. It has a tremendous impact on the social, political, and economic life in Europe, and its influences are still felt today. The movement began in 1517 when Martin Luther, A German monk, protested against certain practices of the Roman Catholic Church.

The State shall protect and promote the right of all citizens to quality education at all levels and shall take appropriate steps to make such education accessible to all.

The aims of primitive education were to survive and to conform to the tribe to which they belonged. Vocational education and domestic training were their work activities necessary to satisfy their immediate needs to stay alive. Their most basic needs were food, clothing, and shelter.

During the Spanish period, education in the Philippines was religion-oriented and was primarily for the elite, especially in the early years of Spanish colonization. The indoctrination of Christianity, promotion of the Spanish language, and imposition of Spanish culture were the primary aims of Spanish education.