CCHS11q Cathedrals and Universities: #11

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What is the liberal arts curriculum?

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A curriculum that includes subjects such as grammar, rhetoric, and logic, focusing on developing critical thinking and communication skills.

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Which subject was NOT part of the liberal arts curriculum?

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Alchemy.

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What were the main centers of knowledge-making before universities?

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Monasteries and abbeys.

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What was the significance of the 1277 condemnation of Aristotelian 'errors'?

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It encouraged new scientific thinking.

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What was the main focus of the 'Northern' model of universities?

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Theology.

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What architectural feature allowed cathedrals to have large stained-glass windows?

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Flying buttresses.

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Define 'flying buttresses'.

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Architectural supports that allow for higher walls and larger windows in cathedrals.

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What role did monasteries play in education before universities?

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They were centers for learning and preservation of knowledge.

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How did the Church influence the development of universities?

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The Church established universities to train clergy and promote theological studies.

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What is the importance of stained-glass windows in cathedrals?

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They served both decorative and educational purposes, illustrating biblical stories.