Desiderius Erasmus
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Questions and Answers
- 1.
When was Desiderius Erasmus born?
- A.
May 30, 1500
- B.
October 27, 1466
- C.
June 1, 1489
- D.
October 2, 1466
Correct Answer
B. October 27, 1466 -
- 2.
What was the occupation of Erasmus's father?
- A.
Priest
- B.
Merchant
- C.
Servent
- D.
Doctor
Correct Answer
A. Priest -
- 3.
The name Erasmus means "beloved"
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
A. True -
- 4.
Erasmus's father died in war and his mother died giving birth
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
B. False -
- 5.
When did Erasmus die?
- A.
June 25, 1500
- B.
January 3, 1446
- C.
December 5, 1600
- D.
July 12,1536
Correct Answer
D. July 12,1536 -
- 6.
How many kids did Erasmus have?
- A.
4
- B.
0
- C.
3
- D.
2
Correct Answer
B. 0 -
- 7.
Erasmus was considered one of the most famous and influential scholars in Northern Europe.
- A.
False
- B.
True
Correct Answer
B. True -
- 8.
Erasmus early work paved the way for the literary and educational classics of the Christian humanist society.
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
A. True -
- 9.
Where was Desiderius Erasmus born?
- A.
Rotterdam, holland
- B.
Denmark
- C.
Estonia
- D.
Latvia
Correct Answer
A. Rotterdam, holland -
- 10.
What was Erasmus?
- A.
Humanist
- B.
Teacher
- C.
Theologian
- D.
Writer
- E.
All of the above
Correct Answer
E. All of the above -
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