Humanism

Humanism, more specifically, learning to read in the vernacular, allowed people to finally speak and write with clarity

• False

• True

True or False: Renaissance humanists based many of their ideas on literature written by the Ancient Romans.

• True

• False

Which of the following is most consistent with humanist thinking?

• In this new world, physical strength is much more important than

  intelligence.

• Get a general education first; then you can go ahead and pick a

  specialty.

• It is better to get ideas from within your own community than to look outside your community.

• In today's world, it is best to specialize from a very young age.

Which of the following best reflects the worldview during the Italian Renaissance?

• If you strictly focus on the teachings of the Roman Catholic church, you will know the meaning of life and how to make discoveries in other parts of the world.

• Look to the Middle Ages for solutions on solving problems.

• It is not necessary to get involved in government. You must trust that the rulers are making the correct decisions.

• People can use the power of reason and thinking to discover knowledge about themselves and society.

True or False: Humanists believe that people can realize their potential through learning.

• True

• False

What aspect of humanism emphasized during the Renaissance is displayed when someone donates food to a food bank?

• modelling ourselves or society on the ancient past

• you have a responsibility to contribute to society

• the importance of developing the individual

• the importance of learning.

What aspect of humanism emphasized during the Renaissance is displayed when someone has to attend school up to a certain age?

• modelling ourselves or society on the ancient past

• our responsibility to contribute to society

• the importance of developing the individual

• the importance of learning

Human beings can use the power of __________, that is, thinking to find truth for themselves.

• questioning

• reason

• positivity

• learning

Which of the following does not reflect a humanist view of the individual?

• Human beings can use the power of reason to find truth for themselves.

• People can achieve great things through learning.

• It's important for individuals to be open-minded.

• Individuals should focus on one or two areas of learning.

Civic Humanists believed that:

• Money is the key to happiness

• One must look after themselves before others.

• You must be a responsible citizen.

• Education is not required for success.