SwitzerlandCanton de Genève 23 · Canton of Geneva
Which school did Calvin found in 1559, the origin of today's University of Geneva?
In the exam (French)
Quelle école Calvin a-t-il fondée en 1559, à l'origine de l'actuelle Université de Genève ?
- aThe Academy of GenevaL'Académie de GenèveCorrect answer
- bThe Music ConservatoryLe Conservatoire de musique
- cThe National LibraryLa Bibliothèque nationale
- dThe Polytechnic SchoolL'École polytechnique
Why?
In 1559, Calvin founded the Academy of Geneva (Académie de Genève) to train pastors and teachers. It later became the University of Geneva.
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