Humanism Basics
This idea was central to Renaissance humanism, emphasizing dignity and potential to shape one’s life.
What is human beings have dignity and potential to shape their lives?
This artist is most associated with the idea of the “Renaissance Man.”
Who is Leonardo da Vinci?
This sculpture symbolized courage and pride for Florence.
What is the Statue of David?
Civic humanism emphasized this responsibility.
What is responsible citizenship and improving society?
This planet is known as the “Red Planet.”
What is Mars?
This term describes someone skilled in many different areas of knowledge.
What is a Renaissance Man?
These wealthy supporters funded artists to produce works.
Who are patrons?
This female writer, educated in humanist traditions, argued in The City of Women that ability matters more than gender.
Who is Christine de Pisan?
Humanist education focused on training the whole child—character, body, and this.
What is mind?
The largest ocean on Earth covers more area than all land combined.
What is the Pacific Ocean?
Known as the “father of humanism,” he collected classical works.
Who is Francesco Petrarch?
Renaissance art differed from medieval art by showing these realistic features.
What are human figures and nature?
Christine de Pisan argued in The City of Women that people should be judged by this, not gender.
What is ability?
These subjects were added to education during the Renaissance, including ethics and history.
What are Greek and Roman writings?
This country invented paper, fireworks, and the compass.
What is China?
Humanists believed individuals should be curious and achieve greatness through this.
What is learning?
Renaissance sculptors like Michelangelo became recognized as these.
What are celebrities?
Humanists applied classical knowledge to religion by translating texts such as this.
What is the New Testament?
Renaissance artists began signing their works because they wanted this.
What is recognition?
These four teachers went to Cardinal at the SAME time as Mr. Neri
Who are Funaro, Deluca, Sarnelli and Ramos?
A modern day "Humanist" would be MOST likely working what job?
What is a teacher?
This powerful family in Florence became famous for supporting artists like Michelangelo and Botticelli.
Who are the Medici family?
Civic humanists believed being a responsible citizen meant doing these two things.
What is educating yourself about history and politics?
The _______ is the powerhouse of the cell.
What is the mitochondria?