History of Schools

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When did the first schools appear in ancient Greece?
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Around the 5th century BC.
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Who is considered the father of modern education?
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John Amos Comenius.
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What was the main purpose of medieval European monasteries related to education?
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To preserve religious texts and educate clergy.
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Where did the concept of a public school first emerge?
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In Rome, during the Roman Empire.
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What did the Prussian education system introduce that influenced modern schooling?
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Compulsory education and grading by age.
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When was Harvard University, the first college in the American colonies, founded?
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In 1636.
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What role did the Industrial Revolution play in education?
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It increased the demand for educated workers.
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Who created the kindergarten concept?
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Friedrich Froebel, a German educator.
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What was the purpose of schools in ancient China?
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To prepare boys for government service and Confucian scholarship.
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Which document advocated for public schooling in the United States?
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The Northwest Ordinance of 1787.
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Which philosopher heavily influenced modern education with his theories?
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John Dewey.
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What is a ‘Dame school’?
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Informal schools run by women in the 17th and 18th centuries.
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What educational change did the 19th-century reformer Horace Mann advocate?
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Free public schooling for all children.
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In which country was the first university, University of Bologna, established?
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Italy, in 1088.
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What did Maria Montessori emphasize in her educational approach?
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Child-centered and hands-on learning.
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