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Intro to Renaissance & Humanism
Intro to Renaissance & Humanism
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Which of the following was NOT a belief held by humanist thinkers?
Humans had the ability to reason, act, and think for themselves.
Humans are at the center of inquiries.
Rejected the idea that their fate was solely decided by God.
Turned to God for answers.
2
The Catholic Church ____________ how people should act and think.
fueled
analyzed
dictated
supported
3
Ancient philosophers who inspired humanist thinking:
God
Aristotle
Meletus
Plato
4
The Renaissance took place during the Classical period and the Middle Ages.
False
True
5
Humanists did NOT seek to:
instill an optimistic view of the world.
use reason, observation, and experimentation to deepen their understanding
read and study to gain knowledge in different disciplines.
turn to God to give them freedom.
6
What did ancient texts from Greece & Rome contain that was of interest to humanists?
Reflections, observations, questions, and hypothesis about dissection.
Reflections, observations, questions, and hypothesis about God.
Reflections, observations, questions, & hypothesis about humans & nature.
Instructions on how to defeat the Catholic Church.
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Humanist rediscovered:
Classical texts from ancient Greece & Rome.
Classical places from ancient Greece & Rome.
Classical churches from ancient Greece & Rome.
Classical songs from ancient Greece & Rome.
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Humanists ___________ the Catholic Church's beliefs.
believed in
contradicted
supported
inspired
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The Renaissance was inspired by...
Antiquity (ancient Greek & Roman texts)
The Council of Trent
Reformed Churches
The Catholic Church
10
Who holds the following belief: God is at the centre of the universe. God created the world and humans.
Protestant Churches
Reformed Churches
Catholic Churches
Humanists
11
Which of the following is NOT a way that humanist ideas spread throughout Europe?
Universities
The printing press
Protests
Written correspondence (letters)
12
The Renaissance is characterized by slowing down developments in sciences (mathematics), astronomy, medicine & art.
True
False
13
What is NOT an example of how the invention of the printing press impacted Europe?
Books were printed faster.
The pringting press made it easier to spread ideas and information.
Books became more accessible.
Books became more expensive.
14
All humanists are scholars.
True
False
15
Humanism = inspired by ancient philisophers who emphasized the human realm and viewed humans as capable of using reason.
False
True
16
The intellectual and cultural movement during the Renaissance is known as:
Antiquity
Philosophy
Humanism
Criticism
17
Renaisance thinkers translated, analyzed, & criticized ancient texts.
False
True
18
The Renaissance refers to a historical period between...
1300-1500
1400-1600
1450-1550
2020-2021
19
Which of the following is NOT part of the clergy?
The Pope
Priests
Bishops
Philosophers
20
The Italian Renaissance first spread to:
Western part of Asia
Eastern parts of Europe
Southern parts of Europe
Western parts of Europe
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The Italian Renaissance began in:
Naples
Milan
Rome
Florence
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Most humanists were Christians and believed in God.
False
True
