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WorksheetsUnit 7 Humanism Introduction
Total questions: 15
Worksheet time: 8mins
Who invented the printing press?
Durer
Luther
Johannes Gutenberg
Antonio de Nebrija
How did Gutenberg's printing press impact Europe?
It decreased literacy throughout Europe.
It allowed for more literature to be printed.
It allowed for more men to train and join the priesthood.
It decreased the production of navigational maps.
Which ancient classical civilization was an important influence on the Renaissance humanists?
river valley civilizations
Mesoamerican and North American civilizations
Greek and Roman civilizations
feudalism
Which of the following describes the Renaissance in Europe?
The social structure became very rigid.
Creativity in the arts was encouraged.
The political structure was disorganized.
Humanism decreased in importance.
How did humanism during the Renaissance differ from earlier traditional medieval ideas?
They had an interest in the spiritual life of the people.
They were disinterested in the ideas of ancient Greece and Rome.
They rejected traditional Christian teachings.
They emphasized the importance of individual potential and growth.
Humanists believe...
science provides the best method for understanding the universe.
religion is needed for a complete understanding of the universe.
What is Humanism?
A religion
A philosophy or worldview that favours reason and logic over superstition or faith
A code of conduct to follow in life
¿Dónde nació el Humanismo?
Italia
Francia
Reino Unido
Portugal
¿Cuáles fueron los principales centros humanísticos?
Las universidades.
Los seminarios.
Las cortes reales.
Los mercados.
What did the printing press do? Select all that apply.
Allowed for the faster spread of knowledge.
More people learned to read.
People were able to buy the printing press.
It was able to make paper.
What was the importance of the Printing Press?
It saved animals.
It made work harder.
Before, books were written by hand. This took a long time. The new press could produce 300 pages in a single day.
It caused people to hate reading.
True or False: Interest in classical culture decreased during the Renaissance.
True
False
Which of the following subjects would a Humanist find interesting?
Learning languages like Spanish, French, and Italian
History of Ancient Rome and Anciet Greece
Astronomy
Learning Musical Instruments
