U5 L2: Humanism (7.42) Practice

How did Thomas Aquinas view the relationship between reason and faith? (2)

• They were incompatible and should be kept separate.

• Reason and faith could work together productively.

• Reason and logic were superior to faith.

• Faith was necessary for understanding things beyond reason.

• Faith and reason had no relevance in his philosophy.

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What was the primary focus of humanism during the Renaissance?

• Celebrating individual potential and achievements.

• Rejecting the classical knowledge of the Greeks and Romans.

• Discouraging the exploration of the arts and sciences.

• Emphasizing the importance of community achievements over individual ones.

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What METAPHOR does the text use to describe reason in Aquinas's philosophy?

• A hammer shaping reality.

• A mirror reflecting truths.

• A paintbrush creating masterpieces.

• A flashlight guiding on a journey.

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What role did classical knowledge play in the Renaissance?

• It was seen as outdated and irrelevant to Renaissance thinking

• It was used to undermine the principles of humanism

• It was considered a treasure that could unlock the secrets of the world

• It was largely ignored in favor of new scientific methods

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The core belief within ​ (a)   is that ​ (b)   have the power to shape their destiny through ​ (c)   .

• Humanism
• learning
• humans

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The ​ (a)   artists and philosophers very much values the knowledge of the ​ (b)   and Romans.

• Renaissance
• Greeks
• Chinese
• Arabs
• Golden Age

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______ _______ positively impacted world history by teaching that faith and reason (logic) could coexist.

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1. 1. Humanism during the Renaissance emphasized the growth of the Church.

2. 2. Humanism contradicted the Renaissance movement and was rarely used.

3. 3. Humanists were inspired by the idea that humans could shape their destiny through learning.

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(a) 1.

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(b) 2.

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(c) 3.

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(d) Incorrect

• 3. True

• 2. True

• 1. True

• 3. False

• 1. 1. False

• 2. False

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Which statement best defines humanism?

• Greater emphasis was placed on the importance and potential of individuals.

• The religious authority of the Catholic Church was expanded.

• Universities rejected painting and sculpture because they were too worldly.

• The rigid social class system of medieval feudalism was strengthened.

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Humanists...

• Focused on developing new ideas for the future instead of studying ideas from the past.

• Traveled the world and drew conclusions about human nature by studying other cultures.

• Withdrew from the world to study religion and create art that reflected religious themes.

• Worked to gain knowledge about the world through reason, rather than religious faith alone.

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