Hunt 9 Lesson 33.4 Humanism

What is humanism?

• A type of government that emphasizes individual achievement
• A religion that worships the human body
• A way of thinking that balances religious faith with an emphasis on individual dignity and an interest in nature and human society
• A philosophy that emphasizes the importance of the afterlife

What was the renewed interest in classical culture?

• The interest in religious texts
• The interest in science
• The interest in ancient Greek and Roman books, coins, and other artifacts that could help scholars learn about the classical world
• The interest in modern culture

Who was one of the first humanists?

• Francesco Petrarch
• Raphael
• Michelangelo
• Leonardo da Vinci

What subjects did humanists study?

• Art, architecture, government, and language
• Religion, philosophy, and ethics
• Math, science, and technology
• Music, dance, and theater

What did humanists believe about individual dignity?

• Individuals should not strive for greatness
• Only nobles have the ability to control their own lives and achieve greatness
• Individuals are not important
• All people have the ability to control their own lives and achieve greatness

What did humanists stress in education?

• Study of the humanities
• Study of math and science
• Study of religion and philosophy
• Study of music and art

What did architects study?

• Greek and Roman ruins
• Religious texts
• Modern buildings
• Medieval castles

What did humanists do with ancient ideas?

• They tried to improve on the work of the ancient Greeks and Romans
• They simply imitated classical achievements
• They ignored classical achievements
• They destroyed classical achievements

What did Renaissance scientists propose?

• New ideas about religion
• New ideas about art
• New ideas about the stars and planets
• New ideas about politics

What did artists and students of medicine study?

• Math and science
• Religious texts
• Human anatomy
• Politics and government