In What Way Were the Concerns of Medieval Education Most

question 11

Multiple Choice

In what way were the concerns of medieval education most closely related to those of Greek and Roman education?

• A)The three cultures believed in educating a middle class that would support the ruling class.
• B)Although the medieval "elite" had come to be defined as a religious elite, the primary purpose of education was still to provide a strong foundation based in the teachings of the ancient philosophers and those of the church.
• C)The best education was seen as that which prepared one for service in the government.
• D)Much of the writings of the ancient Greek and Roman philosophers had little impact on education in the medieval period.

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Alternative Hypothesis

A hypothesis that directly contradicts the null hypothesis, suggesting that there is a significant effect or difference between groups or variables.

μ ≠ 3

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Assumption

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Non-directional Alternative Hypothesis

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