HGHP Salons Review

What country is considered the birthplace of Western Civilization?

• USA

• Greece

• England

• Italy

Answer explanation

Ancient Greece is considered the birthplace of Western Civilization. Western democracy, theater, philosophy, and art all began in Ancient Greece.

The Ancient Greeks were later conquered by the Ancient Romans, who adopted much of Ancient Greek culture.

During the Middle Ages, which two religions became very powerful?

• Buddhism and Islam

• Catholicism and Buddhism.

• Buddhism and Hinduism

• Catholicism and Islam.

What was the name of the war between the two biggest religions during the Middle Ages?

• The Crusades

• The War of the Kingdoms

• The Thirty Years War

• World War I

Answer explanation

The Crusades was a war that saw many European countries try to take back land that was lost to the Islamic empire years before.

What were the Ancient Greeks the first Western Country to introduce?

• Poetry

• Drama

• Democracy

• Art

Answer explanation

The Ancient city of Athens was the first democracy in the west.

How were many ideas exchanged throughout all of European history?

• Through Art

• Through Trade & War

• Through Books

• Through Conversation

Answer explanation

Ideas were spread through all four of these, but the main way that ideas are spread from one country to another is usually through trade and war.

The Crusades (the war between the Catholics and Islam) led to many ideas being shared between the two religions.

During which period did a large number of people die because of disease (疾病)?

• Ancient Greece and Rome

• The Middle Ages

• The Renaissance

Answer explanation

The Black Death occurred during the Middle Ages. in the 14th century. About 25 million people died.

What does the word "Renaissance" mean?

• Art

• Philosophy

• Rebirth

• Enlightenment

Answer explanation

Renaissance is french for "rebirth." Many of the ideas from Ancient Greece and Rome were "reborn" during this period.

However, many of the ideas that came out of religion during the Middle Ages were combined with the ideas of the Ancient Greeks and Romans. So something new was created.

What was it popular to share during the Renaissance?

• War

• Disease

• Ideas

• Money

Answer explanation

During the Renaissance, people thought ideas should be shared freely. And in Salons they often were.

What were Salons during the renaissance?

• Fancy dinner parties where writers, thinkers, philosophers and artists ate together and shared ideas.

• Schools where great teachers taught lessons about art, philosophy, theater, and science.

To lead a Salon, what must a good Madame (the woman who led salons) have?

• A great education

• A lot of money

• Strong social skills

• Great beauty

Answer explanation

A good madame is probably rich and may be beautiful. But the most important thing is that she has strong social skills.

The Madames of Salons made sure everyone who came to the Salon was both civil(文明) & polite (客气) with each other, which allowed people to work together.