Humanism Review

When did Humanism appear in history?

• Before the 14th century

• After the Renaissance

• During the Renaissance

• During the 20th century

A Renaissance cultural movement that turned away from previous medieval ideas and revived interest in ancient Greek and Roman thoughts

• Pyschology

• Renaissance

• Humanism

• Vitruvian

Humanism stresses the importance of human values and dignity.

• True

• False

Based on the phrases below, which is showing humanist values?

• A liberal education is valued

• Religion is the center of life

• the need to revive the ancient Greek and Roman classics

• A growth in literacy

Humanists believed that _________ should stimulate the individual's creative process.

Renaissance artists continued to paint religious figures but also

• Roman characters

• African characters

• Chinese characters

• Greek and Roman gods and goddess

Francesco Petrarch is often called "The Father of Humanism." He was a scholar and a poet who lived in Florence during the 1300s.

• True

• False

Which of the following would not be considered a part of the humanities?

• Philosophy

• History

• Poetry

• Chemistry

Machiavelli's ideas in "The Prince" were controversial because...

• keep power and protect city by any means necessary (even murder).

• he was very anti-religious.

• he said rule as the world should be and not how it is.

• he thought hippos should rule.