- 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 promote atheism
B) To reconcile faith and reason
C) To oppose church teachings
D) To discourage education
- 2. Which university was a hub for Scholastic philosophy in the Middle Ages?
A) University of Paris
B) Oxford University
C) Harvard University
D) University of Bologna
- 3. Who rejected certain aspects of Scholasticism during the Protestant Reformation?
A) John Locke
B) Martin Luther
C) Galileo Galilei
D) Isaac Newton
- 4. Scholastic thinkers believed that truth could be __________ through rational inquiry.
A) ignored
B) discovered
C) hidden
D) created
- 5. The Summa Theologica is a famous work by which Scholastic philosopher?
A) Duns Scotus
B) Thomas Aquinas
C) William of Ockham
D) Anselm of Canterbury
- 6. Scholasticism was strongly influenced by the works of which ancient philosopher?
A) Aristotle
B) Plato
C) Socrates
D) Heraclitus
- 7. What was the language commonly used in Scholastic writings?
A) French
B) Greek
C) Latin
D) Arabic
- 8. Scholasticism reached its peak in the _______ century.
A) 13th
B) 22nd
C) 18th
D) 16th
- 9. In Scholasticism, what term refers to the belief that universals are real entities?
A) Conceptualism
B) Realism
C) Nominalism
D) Dualism
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