HUMANISM
Renaissance humanism was a contradiction of the Middle Ages in that it
a. Denied Church doctrine, including the Trinity
b. Promoted art, especially painting
c. Ignored the authority of the Church
d. Emphasized the goodness of the present and the power of humanity
`e.Sought a logical explanation for the outbreak of plague in the 14 th century
Renaissance humanism drew its main inspiration from
a. religious asceticism
b. classical languages and literature
c. the curricula of medieval universities
d. political reforms of the Holy Roman Empire
e. the ideas of Dante's Inferno
1.
(A)
(B)
(C)
(D)
(E)
Renaissance humanism is primarily defined as
a curriculum based on the study of the classics, rhetoric, and history
an antireligious program dedicated to the destruction of the Church
an artistic style that portrayed the depraved state of human beings
a philosophical movement that emphasized the beauty of nature
a religious movement that attempted to make Christianity relevant to daily experience
Renaissance humanism
a. Devalued mastery of ancient languages
b. Urged the development of a single talent to perfection
c. Valued ancient philosophers as the final authorities on all matters
d. Denied the existence of God
e. Valued scholarship for its own sake and for the glory it brought the city-state
The first humanists were
a. Politicians and their secretaries
b. Farmers and blacksmiths
c. Historians and musicians
d. Orators and poets
e. Clergy
Which of the following was the most important intellectual recovery made during the Italian
Renaissance
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HUMANISM
a.
b.
c.
d.
e.
Apostolic theology
Spartan military strategies
Roman studies
Greek studies
Roman law
“It was a literary movement that reflected an new way of looking at the human condition. The
writers were laymen, not clergy , who examined secular issues such as politics and the
emotional life of the individual. While they drew on the themes of the ancient classics and
often wrote in classical Latin and Greek, they also laid the foundations for modern language and
literature by writing in their mother tongue”
The literary movement described above is
a. Secularism
b. Individualism
c. Classicism
d. Humanism
e. Virtu
Which is true of Humanism?
a. It set a limit on what human beings could accomplish in this world
b. It emphasized the study of Greek and Roman classical literature
c. It sought to understand human nature exclusively by means of studying the writings of
the early Christian philosophers
d. It promoted medieval lifestyle
e. It discouraged a study of pagan writers
The humanists of the Renaissance differed from the traditional medieval philosophers in the
humanists’
1.
2.
3.
4.
interest in the spiritual life of people
lack of interest in Ancient Greek and Roman culture
rejection of Christian principles
emphasis on the importance of the individual
The primary shift in thinking brought by the Italian Renaissance was
a. renewed interest in art
b. an outpouring of religious fervor
c. ultramontanism, or great reverence for the papacy
d. an interest in political unity
e. appreciation for the abilities and power of man
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HUMANISM
Renaissance humanism was a contradiction of the Middle Ages in that it
a. Denied Church doctrine, including the Trinity
b. Promoted art, especially painting
c. Ignored the authority of the Church
d. Emphasized the goodness of the present and the power of humanity
e. Sought a logical explanation for the outbreak of plague in the 14 th century
In Europe, a major characteristic of humanism was
1.
2.
3.
4.
a belief in the supremacy of the state in relation to individual rights
a rejection of ancient civilizations and their cultures
an emphasis on social control and obedience to national rulers
an appreciation for the basic worth of individual achievement
Which statement best describes a characteristic of the Renaissance in Europe?
1.
2.
3.
4.
the social structure became very rigid
creativity in the arts was encouraged
the political structure was similar to that of the Roman Empire
humanism decreased in importance
“Europe is waking out of a long, deep sleep…time was when learning was only found in the
religious orders…learning has passed to secular princes and peers.”
This quotation best describes the
1.
2.
3.
4.
Renaissance
decline of the Roman Empire
Crusades
rise of Christianity
Humanist scholars broke from medieval scholarly tradition
a. in declaring that all knowledge was relative
b. by insisting on reading the original manuscript
c. by challenging the existence of God
d. by supporting scientific experimentation
e. by rejecting the central authority of the church
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HUMANISM
Which was a major characteristic of the Renaissance?
1.
2.
3.
4.
conformity
humanism
mysticism
obedience
Which of the following cities became the center of the High Renaissance (1490-1520) culture?
a. Rome
b. Venice
c. Florence
d. Naples
e. Milan
European society during the Renaissance differed from European society during the Middle
Ages in that during the Renaissance
1.
2.
3.
4.
the Church was no longer influential
the emphasis on individual worth increased
economic activity declined
art no longer contained religious themes
The humanists of the Renaissance differed from the traditional medieval philosophers in the
humanists’
1.
2.
3.
4.
interest in the spiritual life of people
lack of interest in Ancient Greek and Roman culture
rejection of Christian principles
emphasis on the importance of the individual
In the Renaissance period, which factor was emphasized by the philosophy of humanism?
1.
2.
3.
4.
superiority of medieval thought
devotion to religion
value of the individual
obedience to government officials
APPENDIX
Renaissance humanism was a contradiction of the Middle Ages in that it
a. Denied Church doctrine, including the Trinity
b. Promoted art, especially painting
c. Ignored the authority of the Church
d. Emphasized the goodness of the present and the power of humanity
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HUMANISM
`e.Sought a logical explanation for the outbreak of plague in the 14 th century
Renaissance humanists were primarily interested in the Roman politician Cicero because of
a. his moral courage
b. his detailed explanation of he crisis of the late Roman Republic
c. his denunciation of Caesar’s tyranny
d. his financial acumen
e. the beauty of his Latin prose
3. During the Renaissance, humanism contributed LEAST to which of the following?
(A)
(B)
(C)
(D)
(E)
Popularization of medieval legends
Renewed interest in original Greek and Roman manuscripts
Development of modern national languages
Promotion of liberal arts education
Refinements in social manners and personal habits
The term "humanism," when applied to Renaissance Italy, refers primarily to the:
(A) renewed interest in the scientific method at many Italian universities
(B) capitalist values advanced by leading Italian merchant bankers
(C) anti-religious movement among leading Italian intellectuals
(D) scholarly interest in the study of the classical cultures of Greece and Rome
(E) non-Christian themes that became prominent in Italian art and literature
Renaissance humanists were primarily interested in the Roman politician Cicero because of
a. His moral courage
b. His detailed explanation of the crisis of the late Roman Republic
c. His denunciation of Caesar’s tyranny
d. His financial acumen
e. The beauty of his Latin prose
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