Ch. 3 Humanism Review

Payton is studying the humanist worldview for her history class. Which element is NOT a primary focus of the humanist worldview in this chapter?

• Values

• Society

• Time

• Economy

Grayson and Landon are discussing the impact of Renaissance humanism on modern education. What did Renaissance humanists believe in?

• The importance of technology

• The importance of the individual

• The importance of wealth

• The importance of tradition

During a class discussion, Ayla mentioned a key belief of Renaissance humanists. What was it?

• The importance of learning

• The rejection of education

• The focus on isolation

• The dismissal of ancient cultures

During a history class, Elainna and her classmates were discussing the contributions of Islamic civilizations. Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a field influenced by Islamic civilizations?

• Medicine

• Science

• Math

• Literature

During a history class, Cort and Nash were discussing what aspect of ancient writers attracted humanists. What did they conclude?

• Their wealth and power

• Their ideas about politics, society, history, and the arts

• Their exploration and conquests

• Their religious practices

In a classroom discussion about humanism, Kolsen argued that WHAT becomes important about the individual?

• The individual, not just his/her ranking

• The individual's wealth

• The individual's social status

• The individual's family background

During a history class, Hannah asked about the ancient believers in good government. Who were they?

• Italians

• Egyptians

• Greeks

• Persians

For a community group focused on care for the environment, which of the following actions would NOT align with the group's humanist values?

• Recycling your old electronics.

• Converting a park to a parking lot.

• Purchasing an energy-efficient furnace.

• Participating in the annual highway cleanup.

During an art class, Lux and Brie are discussing different art styles. Which of these would be a feature of art in the humanist worldview?

• Fewer colours

• Abstract shapes

• realistic landscapes

• people with strange proportions

During a class discussion, Ezra mentioned that he believes in a humanist worldview of religion. Which of these statements would align with his belief?

• that God did not exist.

• that God punishes us for our mistakes.

• that God gave us gifts and talents.

• that God only values those that pay high tithes.