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The History of Higher Education in France

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When was the first university in France established?

  1. 1089

  2. 1150

  3. 1200

  4. 1250

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The first university in France was the University of Paris, which was established in 1089.

What was the main purpose of the early universities in France?

  1. To train students for the priesthood

  2. To train students for government service

  3. To train students for the medical profession

  4. To train students for the law profession

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The main purpose of the early universities in France was to train students for the priesthood.

Who was the most famous scholar of the University of Paris in the 13th century?

  1. Thomas Aquinas

  2. Albertus Magnus

  3. Roger Bacon

  4. Duns Scotus

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Thomas Aquinas was the most famous scholar of the University of Paris in the 13th century.

What was the role of the Sorbonne in the University of Paris?

  1. It was the main theological faculty

  2. It was the main law faculty

  3. It was the main medical faculty

  4. It was the main arts faculty

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Sorbonne was the main theological faculty of the University of Paris.

When was the University of Paris closed?

  1. 1793

  2. 1806

  3. 1815

  4. 1848

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The University of Paris was closed in 1793 during the French Revolution.

When was the University of Paris reopened?

  1. 1806

  2. 1815

  3. 1848

  4. 1870

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The University of Paris was reopened in 1806 by Napoleon Bonaparte.

What was the name of the new university that was established in Paris in 1896?

  1. The University of Paris

  2. The Sorbonne

  3. The University of Paris-Sorbonne

  4. The University of Paris-Saclay

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Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The new university that was established in Paris in 1896 was called the University of Paris-Sorbonne.

When was the University of Paris-Sorbonne divided into several universities?

  1. 1968

  2. 1970

  3. 1972

  4. 1974

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Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The University of Paris-Sorbonne was divided into several universities in 1970.

What are the names of the universities that were created from the division of the University of Paris-Sorbonne?

  1. Paris 1 Pantheon-Sorbonne, Paris 2 Pantheon-Assas, Paris 3 Sorbonne-Nouvelle, Paris 4 Sorbonne, Paris 5 Descartes, Paris 6 Pierre et Marie Curie, Paris 7 Denis Diderot, Paris 8 Vincennes-Saint-Denis, Paris 9 Dauphine, Paris 10 Nanterre, Paris 11 Paris-Sud, Paris 12 Val-de-Marne, Paris 13 Nord

  2. Paris 1 Pantheon-Sorbonne, Paris 2 Pantheon-Assas, Paris 3 Sorbonne-Nouvelle, Paris 4 Sorbonne, Paris 5 Descartes, Paris 6 Pierre et Marie Curie, Paris 7 Denis Diderot, Paris 8 Vincennes-Saint-Denis, Paris 9 Dauphine, Paris 10 Nanterre, Paris 11 Paris-Sud, Paris 12 Val-de-Marne

  3. Paris 1 Pantheon-Sorbonne, Paris 2 Pantheon-Assas, Paris 3 Sorbonne-Nouvelle, Paris 4 Sorbonne, Paris 5 Descartes, Paris 6 Pierre et Marie Curie, Paris 7 Denis Diderot, Paris 8 Vincennes-Saint-Denis, Paris 9 Dauphine, Paris 10 Nanterre

  4. Paris 1 Pantheon-Sorbonne, Paris 2 Pantheon-Assas, Paris 3 Sorbonne-Nouvelle, Paris 4 Sorbonne, Paris 5 Descartes, Paris 6 Pierre et Marie Curie, Paris 7 Denis Diderot, Paris 8 Vincennes-Saint-Denis

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The universities that were created from the division of the University of Paris-Sorbonne are Paris 1 Pantheon-Sorbonne, Paris 2 Pantheon-Assas, Paris 3 Sorbonne-Nouvelle, Paris 4 Sorbonne, Paris 5 Descartes, Paris 6 Pierre et Marie Curie, Paris 7 Denis Diderot, Paris 8 Vincennes-Saint-Denis, Paris 9 Dauphine, Paris 10 Nanterre, Paris 11 Paris-Sud, Paris 12 Val-de-Marne, and Paris 13 Nord.

What is the current status of higher education in France?

  1. It is a highly centralized system

  2. It is a decentralized system

  3. It is a mixed system

  4. It is a private system

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Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The current status of higher education in France is a mixed system, with both public and private institutions.

What is the main challenge facing higher education in France today?

  1. The rising cost of tuition

  2. The increasing demand for higher education

  3. The need for more research funding

  4. The need for more international students

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Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The main challenge facing higher education in France today is the increasing demand for higher education.

What is the government of France doing to address the challenges facing higher education?

  1. It is increasing funding for higher education

  2. It is expanding access to higher education

  3. It is improving the quality of higher education

  4. All of the above

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The government of France is increasing funding for higher education, expanding access to higher education, and improving the quality of higher education.

What is the future of higher education in France?

  1. It will become more expensive

  2. It will become more accessible

  3. It will become more international

  4. All of the above

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The future of higher education in France is likely to be more expensive, more accessible, and more international.

What are some of the most prestigious universities in France?

  1. University of Paris-Sorbonne

  2. University of Paris-Saclay

  3. University of Paris-Nanterre

  4. University of Paris-Dauphine

  5. University of Paris-Descartes

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Explanation:

All of the universities listed are prestigious universities in France.

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