7.42 Humanism

How did the works of Thomas Aquinas impact European philosophy?

• They combined the teachings of Christianity with the works of Greek philosophers.

• They promoted military conquest and inspired the Crusades.

• They outlined the philosophical connections between Christianity and Judaism.

• They encouraged the creation of the feudal system in Europe.

This chart shows several ideas of humanism during the Renaissance. This chart provides evidence for which statement?

• A. Humanism reinforced the traditional religious teachings of the Middle Ages.

• B. Humanism helped make the Catholic Pope the most powerful person in Europe.

• C. Humanism influenced society to challenge the religious teachings of the Middle Ages.

• D. Humanism replaced all religious teachings in Europe.

This is an excerpt from the writings of Thomas Aquinas. It was necessary for man’s salvation that there should be a knowledge revealed by God beside...science built up by human reason. This excerpt provides evidence for which statement?

• Thomas Aquinas spread Buddhist ideas.

• Thomas Aquinas developed a method of teaching religion through the use of mathematics.

• Thomas Aquinas worked to create a balance between reason and faith.

• Thomas Aquinas created the first Protestant religion.

Based on this quote, Thomas Aquinas promoted and developed the ideas of which historical period?

• Byzantine Empire

• Feudalism

• Renaissance

• Roman Empire

Which concept best completes this chart?

• capitalism

• Catholicism

• Hinduism

• humanism

This is a quote from Thomas Aquinas. "A man has free choice to the extent that he is rational." Based on this quote, Thomas Aquinas supported which concept?

• humanism

• isolationism

• mercantilism

• polytheism

How did humanism impact Europe? Select two that apply.

• It supported isolationism.

• It weakened international trade.

• It promoted critical thinking.

• It decreased artistic expression.

• It revived classical learning.

Humanism created new interests in which topics in Europe during the Renaissance? Select two that apply.

• irrigation

• art

• classical learning

• military history

• engineering

Humanism had the greatest impact on which aspect of European society during the Renaissance?

• economics

• education

• military

• trade

Which situation was a direct result of the Renaissance in Europe?

• renewed interest in Greek and Roman cultures

• isolationist politics

• decrease in cultural diffusion

• beginning of the Crusades