Higher education systems, that are influenced by the French education system set at the end of the 18th century, use a terminology derived by reference to the French École polytechnique. Such terms include Écoles Polytechniques (Algeria, Belgium, Canada, France, Switzerland, Tunisia), Escola Politécnica (Brasil, Spain), Polytechnicum (Eastern Europe). COUNT 3
QSN1 In Eastern Europe, what is the word for an institute of technology? ANS1 Polytechnicum QSN2 What century in France's history included the French École polytechnique that influenced education systems in other countries? ANS2 18th QSN3 What term in Brasil and Spain refers to a polytechnic institute? ANS3 Escola Politécnica