- 1. Scholasticism was a medieval philosophical and theological system that sought to reconcile Christian theology with the works of ancient philosophers, particularly Aristotle. Scholars engaged in scholasticism used logical analysis and argumentation to explore and deepen their understanding of religious truths. This intellectual tradition flourished in medieval universities and produced many influential thinkers, such as Thomas Aquinas and William of Ockham. Scholasticism played a significant role in shaping the intellectual landscape of the Middle Ages and continues to influence philosophical and theological discussions to this day.
What was the main goal of Scholasticism?
A) To reconcile faith and reason
B) To promote atheism
C) To discourage education
D) To oppose church teachings
- 2. Which university was a hub for Scholastic philosophy in the Middle Ages?
A) University of Paris
B) University of Bologna
C) Harvard University
D) Oxford University
- 3. Who rejected certain aspects of Scholasticism during the Protestant Reformation?
A) Isaac Newton
B) John Locke
C) Galileo Galilei
D) Martin Luther
- 4. What was the language commonly used in Scholastic writings?
A) French
B) Latin
C) Arabic
D) Greek
- 5. In Scholasticism, what term refers to the belief that universals are real entities?
A) Nominalism
B) Dualism
C) Realism
D) Conceptualism
- 6. The Summa Theologica is a famous work by which Scholastic philosopher?
A) Anselm of Canterbury
B) Duns Scotus
C) William of Ockham
D) Thomas Aquinas
- 7. Scholastic thinkers believed that truth could be __________ through rational inquiry.
A) ignored
B) created
C) discovered
D) hidden
- 8. Scholasticism reached its peak in the _______ century.
A) 18th
B) 13th
C) 16th
D) 22nd
- 9. Scholasticism was strongly influenced by the works of which ancient philosopher?
A) Heraclitus
B) Aristotle
C) Plato
D) Socrates
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