Leiden University

High school (ages 12+)
History & Culture

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Step 1 · Read the article

Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

https://smallwhale.org/articles/leiden-university

Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. What is the founding year?1575
2. What is the distinguished alumni count?26 Spinoza Prize Laureates and 16 Nobel Laureates
3. What is Leiden University and when did it start?Leiden University is a very old school in the Netherlands that began in 1575.
4. Why was Leiden University special during the Dutch Golden Age?It was a place where people from different religions could study together, which was rare in Europe at that time.

Intellectual Tolerance: Allowing and encouraging the free exchange of diverse ideas and beliefs, even if they are unconventional.
Dutch Golden Age: A historical period of significant economic prosperity, artistic achievement, and scientific discovery in the Netherlands.
Liberal Arts College: An educational institution focusing on a broad range of subjects, emphasizing critical thinking and general knowledge.