Unit 7: 1. Humanism

Humanism was...

• a historical movement that began in France in the 15th century.

• ...a cultural movement that began in Spain in the 16th century.

• ...a cultural movement that began in Italy in the 15th century.

• ...a historial movement that began in Italy in the 16th century.

Humanism believed that the human being was the only species with...

Schools were supported by _______, who offered economic support.

Humanism had no interest in scientific and technological progress.

• True

• False

Humanists appreciated _______________ cultures.

• ancient Greek

• ancient Engish

• Latin

• ancient Greek and Latin

Humanists were committed to using the __________ of each country instead of Latin and Greek.

Which was the name of the invention that contributed the most to the spread of humanism?

Before the printing press, books were copied out...

• by monks on computers in monasteries.

• by hand by scholars and students in universities.

• by hand by monks and friars in monasteries.

• by hand by monks and friars in universities and schools.

Who invented the printing press?

• Martin Luther

• Henry VIII

• Raphael Sanzio

• Johannes Gutenberg

Which was the first book printed by the printing press in 1455?