The Growth of Grammar Schools and Universities (Edexcel A-Level History): Quizzes
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Who founded St Paul's School in 1509?
Who founded St Paul's School in 1509?
John Colet
How many grammar schools existed by 1530?
How many grammar schools existed by 1530?
124
Which two universities existed in England during the Tudor period?
Which two universities existed in England during the Tudor period?
Oxford and Cambridge
How many students attended Oxford in 1550?
How many students attended Oxford in 1550?
Approximately 1,150
What key educational innovation developed at Tudor universities?
What key educational innovation developed at Tudor universities?
College and tutorial system
What percentage of men were illiterate in 1600?
What percentage of men were illiterate in 1600?
72%
Who could attend grammar schools during the Tudor period?
Who could attend grammar schools during the Tudor period?
Boys only
Why was Latin the core subject at grammar schools?
Why was Latin the core subject at grammar schools?
Key to professional advancement
Which groups benefited most from educational expansion?
Which groups benefited most from educational expansion?
Gentry, yeomen, and merchants
What % of northern gentlemen were illiterate by end of Elizabeth's reign?
What % of northern gentlemen were illiterate by end of Elizabeth's reign?
17%