SS 8 - Chapter 3 - Humanism

Where did humanist thought first start to emerge during the Renaissance?

• France

• Italy

• Spain

• Britain

Answer explanation

Humanism first became popular amongst wealthy people in the Northern Italian city-states.

The term Renaissance means what?

• Rebirth

• Renovate

• Retire

• Recognize

Answer explanation

The term Renaissance means “rebirth,” as the ideas that become prominent are not new, but given life again from the ancient civilizations. 

"Classical civilizations" refer to which ancient civilizations? (Check all that apply)

• Greek

• Roman

• Italian

• Turkish

(Classical or Islamic) ______________ civilization contributions to humanism include philosophy, the Olympics, democracy and structures such as aqueducts.

Answer explanation

Islamic civilizations were also influential. They preserved knowledge and made contributions in the areas of science, math and medicine.

Humanists believed in the abilities of _________.

• Animals

• God

• Humans

• Magic

Humanists believed people could use the power of ________ to solve problems and find truth.

• Prayer

• Reason

• Emotion

• Force

Compared to the Medieval Era, religious authority in the Renaissance...

• became more powerful.

• became completely irrelevant.

• stayed about the same.

• became less influential, but people were still religious.

Humanists believed that people should focus on developing their...

• Minds

• Bodies

• Spirits

• All Three

Answer explanation

Humanists built off this idea, believing Individuals should be skilled in many different areas.

Many humanists ran their own...

• Schools

• Banks

• Restaurants

• Newspapers

Answer explanation

Humanists placed a great importance on education and tried to "educate the whole child" by focusing on character, body and mind.

What is the name for someone who supported artists financially by paying for them to make art?

• Merchants

• Clergy

• Petrarch

• Patron

Answer explanation

Patrons were very important for increasing the importance of art. The Mona Lisa was painted for a patron.