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The 19th Century and the Expansion of Higher Education

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Which of the following is NOT a factor that contributed to the expansion of higher education in the 19th century?

  1. The Industrial Revolution

  2. The rise of the middle class

  3. The development of new technologies

  4. The decline of the aristocracy


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The decline of the aristocracy was not a factor that contributed to the expansion of higher education in the 19th century. In fact, the aristocracy was often a supporter of higher education.

Which country was the first to establish a national system of higher education?

  1. France

  2. Germany

  3. England

  4. The United States


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

France was the first country to establish a national system of higher education in the 19th century.

What was the name of the German university that was founded in 1810 and became a model for other universities around the world?

  1. The University of Berlin

  2. The University of Heidelberg

  3. The University of Leipzig

  4. The University of Munich


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The University of Berlin was founded in 1810 and became a model for other universities around the world.

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of the research university that emerged in the 19th century?

  1. A focus on undergraduate education

  2. A commitment to research

  3. A close relationship with industry

  4. A diverse student body


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

A focus on undergraduate education is not a characteristic of the research university that emerged in the 19th century.

Which of the following is NOT a challenge that higher education faced in the 19th century?

  1. A lack of funding

  2. A shortage of qualified faculty

  3. A lack of diversity among students

  4. A lack of public support


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

A lack of public support was not a challenge that higher education faced in the 19th century.

Which of the following is NOT a way in which higher education changed in the 19th century?

  1. The curriculum became more specialized

  2. The student body became more diverse

  3. The role of research increased

  4. The cost of tuition increased


Correct Option:
Explanation:

The cost of tuition increased, not decreased, in the 19th century.

Which of the following is NOT a benefit of the expansion of higher education in the 19th century?

  1. Increased economic growth

  2. Improved social mobility

  3. A more informed citizenry

  4. A decline in crime


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

A decline in crime is not a benefit of the expansion of higher education in the 19th century.

Which of the following is NOT a criticism of the expansion of higher education in the 19th century?

  1. It created a more elitist society

  2. It led to a decline in the quality of education

  3. It was too expensive

  4. It was not accessible to all


Correct Option:
Explanation:

It created a more elitist society, not a more egalitarian society, is a criticism of the expansion of higher education in the 19th century.

Which of the following is NOT a way in which higher education has changed since the 19th century?

  1. The curriculum has become more specialized

  2. The student body has become more diverse

  3. The role of research has increased

  4. The cost of tuition has decreased


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The cost of tuition has increased, not decreased, since the 19th century.

Which of the following is NOT a challenge that higher education faces today?

  1. A lack of funding

  2. A shortage of qualified faculty

  3. A lack of diversity among students

  4. A lack of public support


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

A lack of public support is not a challenge that higher education faces today.

Which of the following is NOT a way in which higher education can be improved in the future?

  1. Increasing funding

  2. Recruiting more qualified faculty

  3. Increasing diversity among students

  4. Decreasing the cost of tuition


Correct Option:
Explanation:

Decreasing the quality of education is not a way in which higher education can be improved in the future.

Which of the following is NOT a trend that is likely to continue in higher education in the future?

  1. The curriculum will become more specialized

  2. The student body will become more diverse

  3. The role of research will increase

  4. The cost of tuition will decrease


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The cost of tuition is likely to continue to increase, not decrease, in the future.

Which of the following is NOT a way in which higher education can contribute to the public good?

  1. Preparing students for careers

  2. Conducting research

  3. Providing public service

  4. Promoting economic growth


Correct Option:
Explanation:

Harming the environment is not a way in which higher education can contribute to the public good.

Which of the following is NOT a way in which higher education can be made more accessible to all?

  1. Increasing financial aid

  2. Expanding online learning

  3. Making community colleges more affordable

  4. Eliminating standardized testing


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Eliminating standardized testing is not a way in which higher education can be made more accessible to all.

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