Ch 3 - Humanist Approach

Question 1

What is humanism?

Answer 1

focus on human potential and achievements rather than religious matters; emphasized education, classical texts, and individual capability

Question 2

How did Humanists view human nature?

Answer 2

They believed humans were capable of achievement, improvement, and rational thought. They saw humans as naturally good rather than naturally sinful

Question 3

How did Humanists view religion?

Answer 3

They believed in combining classical learning with Christian teachings, not replacing religion but studying it alongside other subjects

Question 4

Impact of humanism on art?

Answer 4

Artists focused more on realistic human forms, used perspective, portrayed real people and emotions, included classical themes

Question 5

A philosopher is

Answer 5

one who studies human conduct and the nature of the universe

Question 6

Educating the whole child means to train the body as well as

Answer 6

the mind

Question 7

Vernacular =

Answer 7

common language

Question 8

The school of Athen was painted by

Answer 8

Raphael