Chapter 2 REVIEW 2021

Question 1

A definition of humanism is

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one who believes in the power of the individual

Question 2

Much of this writing in this period involved questioning traditional ways

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This is an example of humanist writings

Question 3

Which statement is an example of Humanism in painting?

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Artists create art that is elegant which elevates the soul

Question 4

Which of the following statements is consistent with the worldview in Renaissance Europe?

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People can use the power of reason to discover knowledge

Question 5

There were more scientific discoveries AFTER the Renaissance

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True

Question 6

Humanism in most of Europe was more closely tied to the ____________ than it was in Italy.

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teachings of Humanist writers, Roman Catholic Church

Question 7

Why was Nicolaus Copernicus charged with heresy?

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saying that the earth travels around the sun

Question 8

Artists increased their social status after they began to sign their work

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True

Question 9

An element of Renaissance art is

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depth and perspective

Question 10

In terms of society, humanist felt that

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people could improve their lives through by their own efforts

Question 11

Vernacular is

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the language of the people

Question 12

Renaissance artists creating and signing their works of art granted them more status in society?

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True

Question 13

Classical Learning is defined as

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using the ancient Greek & Roman writings as inspiration

Question 14

According to a humanist, your CIVIC duty is:

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make as much money as you can, give money to charities, help your community and get involved in society

Question 15

A characteristic of Renaissance Europe was:

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Creativity in the arts was encouraged

Question 16

Which of the following statements is FALSE according to Renaissance worldview?

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Artists created only the Church and God in their painting.

Question 17

A Renaissance man is

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a person who is curious/ has a deep understanding of many things

Question 18

Renaissance Europe was changing from agricultural (farm) society to more urban (cities) society

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True

Question 19

There were LESS scientific discoveries BEFORE the Renaissance

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True

Question 20

Humanist believed that people had a responsibility to

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educate yourself on to be the best you can be

Question 21

There were some scientific discoveries, but many were made AFTER the Renaissance

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This is true

Question 22

Humanist in Italy was NOT closed tied to the Catholic Church

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True

Question 23

The writing during the Renaissance involved questioning traditional ways of knowing the world

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This is an example of humanist writings

Question 24

Humanist writers

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Triangle, circle, and diamond are correct

Question 25

A patron of the arts is one who

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Pays artists to produce works of art

Question 26

Which of the following beliefs would not be supported by a humanist?

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Greed is good! greed for knowledge, greed for love, greed to improve

Question 27

The value of education can best be described by which statement?

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I get some money and I buy books

Question 28

Heresy is defined as

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speaking out and publicly criticizing the Catholic Church

Question 29

One consequence connected directly with the last 4 questions was the decline of authority of:

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Religious leaders

Question 30

THE RENAISSANCE AND THE MIDDLE AGES both HAD THIS IN THEIR ART

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Religious themes

Question 31

The writers of this period looked to Greek and Roman writers for their inspiration.

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This is an example of humanist writings

Question 32

Erasmus believed that the Bible should be translated into vernacular languages because

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he felt everyone should be able to read The Bible

Question 33

Another word for the Renaissance is

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Rebirth

Question 34

Which of the following is true about the sciences and mathematics during the Renaissance?

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scientific curiosity led to more observations about the natural world

Question 35

Geoffrey Chaucer, in his Canterbury Tales, used humor to comment on the status quo

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True

Question 36

Humanist believed in the importance of learning

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True

Question 37

Humanism in Europe was closely tied to The Catholic Church?

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True

Question 38

Artists in the Renaissance started to sign their work because

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They wanted credit for their work

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