Which Orthodox metropolitan of Kyiv is credited with founding the Kyiv-Mohyla Collegium (later Academy) in 1632?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: B. Petro Mohyla, who merged the Kyiv Brotherhood school with the Cave Monastery school
- Step 1: The college grew from two older schools in Kyiv. Step 2. The merger of 1632 was led by Metropolitan Petro Mohyla. Answer: Petro Mohyla. Why not the others: The other men were a Cossack hetman, a printer and a philosopher.
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