Chapter 12.3 Flashcards
As the western Roman Empire fell into spiritual darkness what happened to education
The “lamp of learning” grew dim
When did learning begin to revive in Western Europe
1000-1300
Who were European scholars most impressed with
Greek philosopher Aristotle
“The Philosopher” is
Aristotle
What were institutions that were the ancestors of modern universities called
Schools
Pupils were called
Schoolmen
By 1500 how many schools were there in Europe
100
What is the learning approach known as scholasticism
It tried to combine Greek philosophy and Romanism
Who educated under scholastics at Oxford a University used logic to discredit the doctrine of the popes absolute supremacy
William of Ockham
Who combined Aristotle and Romanism successfully
He was known as the Dumb Ox because he spoke so slowly but had a brilliant mind
Thomas Aquinas
Who summed up the philosophy of the Middle Ages
Aquinas
Who summed up literature of the Middle Ages
Dante
He wrote divine comedy
Who wrote Canturbury Tales
Chaucer
It was one of the first great works of literature in the English language
Why did learning decline when the western Roman Empire decline
Few people had the time or interest to think beyond the pressing needs of the moment
Who were almost the only educated men for centuries in Western Europe
Church officials and monks
