Erasmus and His Legacy

Patrick, a student from Canterbury, is studying at Erasmus University Rotterdam, which was founded in 1913. The Erasmus Programme is named after Desiderius Erasmus, a scholar born in Rotterdam in 1466. Erasmus was a Catholic priest who studied across Europe, translating the Bible and writing books. He advocated for peace and understanding, and his ideas spread widely. Erasmus's legacy includes various institutions named after him, reflecting his belief in collaboration and education across Europe.

Where is Patrick currently studying?

• University of Paris

• University of Turin

• Erasmus University Rotterdam

• University of Cambridge

What was the original field of study for Desiderius Erasmus?

• Art and design

• Physics

• Religion and languages

• Mathematics

At what age did Erasmus become a Catholic priest?

• Nine

• Twenty-five

• Thirty

• Forty

Which languages did Erasmus translate the Bible into?

• Dutch and English

• Spanish and Italian

• Latin and Greek

• French and German

Where did Erasmus pass away?

• Cambridge

• Rotterdam

• Paris

• Basel

What is one of the key beliefs of Erasmus that is highlighted in the video?

• The necessity of strict discipline

• The importance of wealth

• The power of solitude

• The value of peace and understanding