Chapter 11 Sec 4

What subjects were typically studied by students in medieval schools?

Arithmetic, geometry, astronomy, music, grammar, rhetoric, and logic.

How long did it typically take for a student to get their degree in medieval universities?

3 to 6 years.

What kind of exam did students take in medieval universities?

An oral exam.

What was the primary purpose of many medieval schools?

They were established to teach clergy.

Were women allowed to attend universities during the Middle Ages?

No, women were not allowed to attend universities.

What languages' works were being learned during the Middle Ages?

Latin and Greek works.

During the Middle Ages, who was considered the final authority on all questions?

The Church.

What shift in philosophy occurred during the Middle Ages?

More church officials began learning about the philosophies of other cultures.

What medical subject was studied during the Middle Ages?

Medicine.

How much progress was made in science during the Middle Ages?

Science made very little progress during the Middle Ages.

What numeric system started to be used during the Middle Ages?

Arabic numerals.

What is "vernacular" in the context of medieval literature?

The everyday languages of ordinary people.

What are epics in literature?

Long narrative poems.

What is the subject of Dante's Divine Comedy?

It describes an imaginary journey through Hell, Purgatory, and a vision of Heaven.

What is the central theme of Geoffrey Chaucer's Canterbury Tales?

It follows a group of English pilgrims on a journey.

How many stone churches were typically built during the Middle Ages?

About 1,000 stone churches.

What architectural style started to take shape during the Middle Ages?

Gothic architecture.

How did art begin to appear in churches during the Middle Ages?

Art appeared in stone and stained glass throughout churches.