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Ch. 3 The Humanist Approach

Total questions: 73

Worksheet time: 42mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

The classical civilizations are Greece and

a)

Egypt

b)

China

c)

Japan

d)

Rome

2.

Civic relates most to

a)

economy

b)

politics

c)

citizenship

d)

trade

3.

Art in the Middle Ages and art in the Renaissance had one theme in common. What was it?

a)

Death

b)

Power

c)

Life

d)

Religion

4.

Renaissance thinkers believed in the dignity and potential of the

a)

individual

b)

family

c)

country

d)

society

5.

Renaissance thinkers believed people could shape their lives through

a)

reading

b)

the Church

c)

obedience

d)

effort and talent

6.

Humanists use _____ to find the truth.

a)

religion

b)

books

c)

thinking

d)

travel

7.

Humanists should have what kind of minds?

a)

open

b)

curious

c)

questioning

d)

all of the above

8.

Humanists can achieve great things through

a)

learning

b)

travel

c)

trade

d)

prayer

9.

Humanists should develop their mind, body, and

a)

hearing

b)

sight

c)

spirit

d)

smell

10.

In order to be cultured, Renaissance scholars believed you should

a)

read maps and study geography

b)

read books and study art

c)

read the Bible and study hard

d)

read books and study math

11.

In the Renaissance there was less emphasis on which aspect of society?

a)

Politics

b)

Economics

c)

Religion

d)

History

12.

Humanists believed in

a)

seeking truth

b)

openness and questioning

c)

discipline and obedience

d)

achievement through learning

13.

This humanist scholar referred to the medieval times as a "dark age", preferring past glory.

a)

Aristotle

b)

Cicero

c)

Petrarch

d)

Erasmus

14.

Renaissance humanists can best be described as:

a)

merchants aspiring to become social elite

b)

nobles with great influence and power

c)

urban radicals fighting for equality

d)

intellectual leaders of communities

15.

Civic humanists strongly believed in:

a)

working to improve society

b)

educating yourself about history

c)

fighting for equality

d)

seeking independence and wealth

16.

What is the best example of how the Medici demonstrated the ideals of civic humanism?

a)

donation of library

b)

accumulation of wealth

c)

preservation of arts

d)

elimination of political enemies

17.

What was one of the most important ways humanists influenced Renaissance society?

a)

politics

b)

education

c)

artwork

d)

rhetoric

18.

People who supported the arts and paid artists to produce works were known as

a)

sponsors

b)

humanists

c)

patrons

d)

royalty

19.

Humanist paintings began to focus on what human interests?

a)

wealth

b)

beauty

c)

human excellence

d)

religion

20.

Which of the following styles was not used by Renaissance artists to create naturalism?

a)

light and shadow

b)

texture and pattern

c)

elegance

d)

petroglyphs

21.

According to the stories, which artist started the practice of 'signing' their artwork?

a)

Da Vinci

b)

Botticelli

c)

Michelangelo

d)

Bellini

22.

What is the term used to describe the language that people of a specific area speak?

a)

native

b)

dialect

c)

vernacular

d)

speech

23.

What was the language spoken by the Romans?

a)

Roman

b)

Latin

c)

Italian

d)

Spanish

24.

Civic Humanists believed that being a responsible citizen meant:

a)

Educating yourself in Math and Science

b)

Educating yourself in Social Studies and Religion

c)

Educating yourself in Language Arts and Math

d)

Educating yourself in History and Political Issues

25.

Who sculpted the statue of David in the city of Florence?

a)

Christine de Pisan

b)

Leonardo de Vinci

c)

Michelangelo

d)

Galileo

26.

What does the term “rhetoric” mean?

a)

Dishonest or illegal behaviour

b)

Public speaking

c)

Aggressiveness

d)

A type of humanist

27.
What is humanism?
a)
A type of government that emphasizes individual achievement
b)
A religion that worships the human body
c)
A way of thinking that balances religious faith with an emphasis on individual dignity and an interest in nature and human society
d)
A philosophy that emphasizes the importance of the afterlife
28.
What was the renewed interest in classical culture?
a)
The interest in religious texts
b)
The interest in science
c)
The interest in ancient Greek and Roman books, coins, and other artifacts that could help scholars learn about the classical world
d)
The interest in modern culture
29.
Who was one of the first humanists?
a)
Francesco Petrarch
b)
Raphael
c)
Michelangelo
d)
Leonardo da Vinci
30.
What subjects did humanists study?
a)
Art, architecture, government, and language
b)
Religion, philosophy, and ethics
c)
Math, science, and technology
d)
Music, dance, and theater
31.
What did humanists believe about individual dignity?
a)
Individuals should not strive for greatness
b)
Only nobles have the ability to control their own lives and achieve greatness
c)
Individuals are not important
d)
All people have the ability to control their own lives and achieve greatness
32.
What did humanists stress in education?
a)
Study of the humanities
b)
Study of math and science
c)
Study of religion and philosophy
d)
Study of music and art
33.
What did architects study?
a)
Greek and Roman ruins
b)
Religious texts
c)
Modern buildings
d)
Medieval castles
34.
What did humanists do with ancient ideas?
a)
They tried to improve on the work of the ancient Greeks and Romans
b)
They simply imitated classical achievements
c)
They ignored classical achievements
d)
They destroyed classical achievements
35.
What did Renaissance scientists propose?
a)
New ideas about religion
b)
New ideas about art
c)
New ideas about the stars and planets
d)
New ideas about politics
36.
What did artists and students of medicine study?
a)
Math and science
b)
Religious texts
c)
Human anatomy
d)
Politics and government
37.
What did writers produce?
a)
Works of religion and philosophy
b)
Works of history and studies of politics
c)
Works of science and technology
d)
Works of art and music
38.
What did humanists separate from the Church?
a)
The state and its right to worship
b)
The state and its right to punish
c)
The state and its right to rule
d)
The state and its right to tax
39.
What did Renaissance thinkers prize?
a)
A person's class or family more than individual achievement
b)
Individual achievement more than religious faith
c)
Religious faith more than individual achievement
d)
Individual achievement more than a person's class or family
40.
What was an enormous shift from medieval thinking?
a)
The emphasis on family ties
b)
The emphasis on individualism
c)
The emphasis on religious faith
d)
The emphasis on social status
41.
What did the Church teach about laws?
a)
Laws were made by humans and those who broke them were sinful
b)
Laws were made by humans and those who broke them were not sinful
c)
Laws were made by God and those who broke them were sinful
d)
Laws were made by God and those who broke them were not sinful
42.
What did the Church encourage people to do?
a)
Follow its teachings without question to achieve greatness
b)
Follow its teachings without question to save their souls
c)
Question its teachings to achieve greatness
d)
Question its teachings to save their souls
43.
What did humanists believe about questioning?
a)
People should not question anything
b)
People should use their minds to question everything
c)
Only nobles should use their minds to question everything
d)
Only peasants should use their minds to question everything
44.
What did humanists try to balance?
a)
Religious faith and an interest in politics
b)
Religious faith and an active interest in daily life
c)
Religious faith and an interest in science
d)
Religious faith and an interest in the afterlife
45.
What happened to Giordano Bruno?
a)
He was burned at the stake
b)
He became a pope
c)
He became a king
d)
He became a famous artist
46.
What did humanists stress in universities?
a)
Teaching music and art
b)
Teaching math and science
c)
Teaching methods of observation and experimentation
d)
Teaching religious texts
47.

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

a)

Values

b)

Society

c)

Time

d)

Economy

48.

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

a)

The importance of technology

b)

The importance of the individual

c)

The importance of wealth

d)

The importance of tradition

49.

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

a)

The importance of learning

b)

The rejection of education

c)

The focus on isolation

d)

The dismissal of ancient cultures

50.

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?

a)

Medicine

b)

Science

c)

Math

d)

Literature

51.

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

a)

Their wealth and power

b)

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

c)

Their exploration and conquests

d)

Their religious practices

52.

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

a)

The individual, not just his/her ranking

b)

The individual's wealth

c)

The individual's social status

d)

The individual's family background

53.

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

a)

Italians

b)

Egyptians

c)

Greeks

d)

Persians

54.

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

a)

Recycling your old electronics.

b)

Converting a park to a parking lot.

c)

Purchasing an energy-efficient furnace.

d)

Participating in the annual highway cleanup.

55.

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?

a)

Fewer colours

b)

Abstract shapes

c)

realistic landscapes

d)

people with strange proportions

56.

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

a)

that God did not exist.

b)

that God punishes us for our mistakes.

c)

that God gave us gifts and talents.

d)

that God only values those that pay high tithes.

57.

In a humanist classroom, what should students like Kohl and Lincoln focus on learning?

a)

how to make the most money.

b)

how to contribute to the greater good.

c)

their rightful status in society.

d)

how to modify the environment.

58.

Hunter asked why humanists advocated for texts to be written in the VERNACULAR. What was the reason?

a)

So that the poor people of society could not learn to read.

b)

So that only the wealthy could read.

c)

So only the highest members of the church could read.

d)

So more people could learn to read.

59.

What was the main intellectual movement that shaped the Renaissance?

a)

Feudalism

b)

Scholasticism

c)

Humanism

d)

Imperialism

60.

Where did the Renaissance begin?

a)

France

b)

Northern Italian city-states

c)

England

d)

Germany

61.

Renaissance scholars studied ancient civilizations primarily from which two cultures?

a)

Egyptian and Mesopotamian

b)

Greek and Roman

c)

Chinese and Indian

d)

Viking and Celtic

62.

During the Middle Ages, classical writings were studied primarily through what perspective?

a)

Humanist

b)

Scientific

c)

Christian

d)

Secular

63.

What was a key belief of Renaissance humanists?

a)

People were powerless to change their fate

b)

People could shape their own lives through talent, effort, and choices

c)

Knowledge should only be pursued by the clergy

d)

Society should return to feudal traditions

64.

What is NOT one of the four key points of humanism?

a)

The power of reason to find truth

b)

The importance of an open and curious mind

c)

The rejection of religion

d)

The development of multiple skills, including body and spirit

65.

Francesco Petrarch is known for being one of the first:

a)

Renaissance artists

b)

Humanist scholars

c)

Renaissance architects

d)

Feudal lords

66.

What did humanist scholars do with ancient texts?

a)

Burned them

b)

Ignored them

c)

Collected, copied, and translated them

d)

Used them only for religious purposes

67.

Renaissance humanists often played leadership roles in:

a)

Politics, education, and the arts

b)

Military conquests

c)

Guild organizations only

d)

Feudal agriculture

68.

What was one of the most important ways humanists influenced the Renaissance?

a)

Their emphasis on education

b)

Their rejection of Christianity

c)

Their focus on military strategy

d)

Their advocacy for feudalism

69.

Humanist educators believed in training:

a)

Only the mind

b)

Only the body

c)

The whole child – mind, body, and character

d)

Only religious leaders

70.

What role did religion play in Renaissance humanism?

a)

It was completely rejected

b)

It remained important, but humanists applied new ways of thinking to it

c)

Humanists stopped studying religious texts

d)

It was considered less important than science

71.

What is an example of a Renaissance painting?

a)

The Starry Night

b)

Mona Lisa

c)

The Scream

d)

The Thinker

72.

What was a key characteristic of Renaissance art?

a)

Flat, unrealistic depictions

b)

A focus on abstract expression

c)

Realism and the beauty of the human body

d)

Lack of religious influence

73.

Who were patrons in Renaissance society?

a)

Farmers who provided food for artists

b)

Wealthy people who funded artists

c)

Commoners who worked in art studios

d)

Religious monks who copied manuscripts

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