IHUM 201 EXAM 3 QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS GRADED A+ 2026
What is the goal of the Summa Theologica?
to harmonize human reason and God's revealed truth as contained in the scriptures
to make universities unnecessary, since anyone with the book could learn
to attack scholasticism as too pagan
to promote the use of reason instead of faith - ANS to harmonize human reason and God's
revealed truth as contained in the scriptures
What was the goal of Sic et Non?
to expound the author's philosophy in a way that would convince the reader
to persuade the reader to follow reason and not faith
to put an end to the fruitless theological debates that were taking place
to discover truth and sharpen the wits of the students who used the book - ANS to discover
truth and sharpen the wits of the students who used the book
Which is true about women's education in the Middle Ages?
Women were encouraged to attend universities in France and England.
Although women were educated separately from men, medieval women's education was just as
rigorous as the men's.
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,Women's education was typically carried out by private tutors or in convents.
Women's studies typically included languages and theology. - ANS Women's education was
typically carried out by private tutors or in convents.
What is dialectic?
intense research into Classical philosophy
appealing to authority
debating two sides of a question in order to find the truth
adapting an argument into the language of the common people - ANS debating two sides of a
question in order to find the truth
When he is setting up the problem of whether God exists, who does Aquinas quote in support
of God's existence?
Peter Abelard
God
Saint Augustine
the pope - ANS God
What was a reason for the rise of universities?
the growing power of central governments
the frequent wars during the era, driving a need for strategy
the increasing importance of pilgrimage
the popularity of monasticism - ANS the growing power of central governments
How does Aquinas respond to the argument that God does not exist because evil exists?
God is bound by His own laws, and so can't get rid of evil.
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,Evil is just the result of people's bad choices.
Some people are predestined for sin.
Evil exists for a good purpose. - ANS Evil exists for a good purpose.
What does Aquinas argue regarding whether people can be happy in this life?
Life is a vale of tears and people cannot be happy.
Only certain people can obtain happiness in this life (the elect of God).
People can attain happiness in this life.
People can have an imperfect kind of happiness, but true and perfect happiness cannot be
obtained in this life. - ANS People can have an imperfect kind of happiness, but true and
perfect happiness cannot be obtained in this life.
What is true about Peter Abelard?
He argued that there are errors and real contradictions in the scriptures.
He was forced to be a scholar because he was the youngest son and had no inheritance.
He refused to teach at the University of Paris because it was too secular.
He was placed on trial for heresy by Bernard of Clairvaux. - ANS He was placed on trial for
heresy by Bernard of Clairvaux.
To whom is the Summa Theologica dedicated?
the Virgin Mary
Peter Abelard
the pope
Saint Augustine - ANS the Virgin Mary
Does Aquinas think that human beings can become happy through their own natural powers?
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, The truly righteous can obtain happiness through their own efforts.
People cannot obtain perfect happiness through their own natural powers.
Through reason, people can obtain virtue, which is the same as happiness.
If a community is united together, people can obtain happiness. - ANS People cannot obtain
perfect happiness through their own natural powers.
Who is the author of Sic et Non?
Heloise
Thomas Aquinas
Pope Gregory IX
Peter Abelard - ANS Peter Abelard
Who wrote the Summa Theologica?
Thomas Aquinas
Peter the Venerable
Heloise
Peter Abelard - ANS Thomas Aquinas
What is one of the reasons that Aquinas cites in order to prove God's existence?
There have been a lot of recorded miracles.
There is an unbroken chain of authority from the pope back to Saint Peter.
Things are in motion, so something must have originally set them in motion.
People have had near-death experiences where they have met God. - ANS Things are in
motion, so something must have originally set them in motion.
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ANSWERS GRADED A+ 2026
What is the goal of the Summa Theologica?
to harmonize human reason and God's revealed truth as contained in the scriptures
to make universities unnecessary, since anyone with the book could learn
to attack scholasticism as too pagan
to promote the use of reason instead of faith - ANS to harmonize human reason and God's
revealed truth as contained in the scriptures
What was the goal of Sic et Non?
to expound the author's philosophy in a way that would convince the reader
to persuade the reader to follow reason and not faith
to put an end to the fruitless theological debates that were taking place
to discover truth and sharpen the wits of the students who used the book - ANS to discover
truth and sharpen the wits of the students who used the book
Which is true about women's education in the Middle Ages?
Women were encouraged to attend universities in France and England.
Although women were educated separately from men, medieval women's education was just as
rigorous as the men's.
@COPYRIGHT 2026/2027 ALL RIGHTS RESERVED
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,Women's education was typically carried out by private tutors or in convents.
Women's studies typically included languages and theology. - ANS Women's education was
typically carried out by private tutors or in convents.
What is dialectic?
intense research into Classical philosophy
appealing to authority
debating two sides of a question in order to find the truth
adapting an argument into the language of the common people - ANS debating two sides of a
question in order to find the truth
When he is setting up the problem of whether God exists, who does Aquinas quote in support
of God's existence?
Peter Abelard
God
Saint Augustine
the pope - ANS God
What was a reason for the rise of universities?
the growing power of central governments
the frequent wars during the era, driving a need for strategy
the increasing importance of pilgrimage
the popularity of monasticism - ANS the growing power of central governments
How does Aquinas respond to the argument that God does not exist because evil exists?
God is bound by His own laws, and so can't get rid of evil.
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,Evil is just the result of people's bad choices.
Some people are predestined for sin.
Evil exists for a good purpose. - ANS Evil exists for a good purpose.
What does Aquinas argue regarding whether people can be happy in this life?
Life is a vale of tears and people cannot be happy.
Only certain people can obtain happiness in this life (the elect of God).
People can attain happiness in this life.
People can have an imperfect kind of happiness, but true and perfect happiness cannot be
obtained in this life. - ANS People can have an imperfect kind of happiness, but true and
perfect happiness cannot be obtained in this life.
What is true about Peter Abelard?
He argued that there are errors and real contradictions in the scriptures.
He was forced to be a scholar because he was the youngest son and had no inheritance.
He refused to teach at the University of Paris because it was too secular.
He was placed on trial for heresy by Bernard of Clairvaux. - ANS He was placed on trial for
heresy by Bernard of Clairvaux.
To whom is the Summa Theologica dedicated?
the Virgin Mary
Peter Abelard
the pope
Saint Augustine - ANS the Virgin Mary
Does Aquinas think that human beings can become happy through their own natural powers?
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, The truly righteous can obtain happiness through their own efforts.
People cannot obtain perfect happiness through their own natural powers.
Through reason, people can obtain virtue, which is the same as happiness.
If a community is united together, people can obtain happiness. - ANS People cannot obtain
perfect happiness through their own natural powers.
Who is the author of Sic et Non?
Heloise
Thomas Aquinas
Pope Gregory IX
Peter Abelard - ANS Peter Abelard
Who wrote the Summa Theologica?
Thomas Aquinas
Peter the Venerable
Heloise
Peter Abelard - ANS Thomas Aquinas
What is one of the reasons that Aquinas cites in order to prove God's existence?
There have been a lot of recorded miracles.
There is an unbroken chain of authority from the pope back to Saint Peter.
Things are in motion, so something must have originally set them in motion.
People have had near-death experiences where they have met God. - ANS Things are in
motion, so something must have originally set them in motion.
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