Exploring Renaissance Humanism Concepts

The video discusses humanism, a Renaissance philosophy emphasizing individual beauty, worth, and dignity. It arose as the church's influence waned due to the bubonic plague and the rise of the market economy. Humanism shifted focus from collective religious life to individual independence and interests, celebrating human nature and creativity. Key figures like Petrarch and works like Dante's Divine Comedy and Boccaccio's Decameron illustrate this shift. Humanism reintroduced Greek ideals, valuing life on Earth and personal expression over religious dogma.

What is the core belief of humanism?

• The church is the center of all things.

• Life should be endured.

• God is the only source of knowledge.

• Man has beauty, worth, and dignity.

What was one of the main reasons for the decline of the church's power?

• The rise of the feudal system.

• The bubonic plague.

• Increased interest in the afterlife.

• The construction of more cathedrals.

How did the rise of the market economy affect the church?

• It led to the decline of the church's power.

• It had no effect on the church.

• It increased the church's power.

• It made the church wealthier.

What system was prevalent in Europe before the 14th century?

• Democracy

• Capitalism

• Feudal system

• Market economy

According to humanists, what should be the focus of life?

• Preparing for the afterlife

• Penance and self-denial

• Obeying the church

• Human progress and nature

Who is considered the father of humanism?

• Maren Dulles

• Boccaccio

• Petrarch

• Dante

What did humanists believe about individual creations?

• They are sinful and need punishment.

• They are independent and beautiful.

• They should follow the church's rules.

• They are tools for the wealthy.

What did Dante's Divine Comedy focus on?

• Medieval church ideals

• A personal journey to God

• A journey to God through the church

• The afterlife

What is the main theme of Boccaccio's Decameron?

• Enjoying the moments in life

• Medieval church ideals

• The afterlife

• Repentance and penance

What did humanism reintroduce to humanity?

• The focus on the afterlife

• The importance of the church

• The Greek idea that life on Earth should be lived

• The idea that life should be endured