Humanism Basics
What is humanism based on instead of religion?
reason
Which two ancient civilizations influenced Renaissance humanism?
greek and roman
What is civic humanism mainly concerned with?
Being an active, responsible citizen
What method uses observation, experimentation, and conclusions?
The scientific method
Who proved the Earth revolves around the sun?
Cop
What Latin word is humanism derived from?
Humanitas
Which ancient Greek philosopher taught Aristotle?
plato
Civic humanists believed citizens should study what two things?
History and politics
Before the Renaissance, scholars relied mainly on texts from which civilizations?
Classical and Islamic
Who discovered planets travel in elliptical orbits?
kepler
Humanists believed people are basically what?
good
What skill did Plato and Aristotle emphasize when questioning beliefs?
logic/reason
What phrase describes educating the mind, body, and character?
Educating the whole child
What new attitude encouraged people to experiment during the Renaissance?
Humanism’s focus on human experience
Which scientist used telescopes to support a sun-centered universe?
Gaileo
What did humanists believe individuals could shape through their own efforts?
their lives
What virtue was central to humanist thinking when searching for truth?
Reason and questioning
Humanist teachers encouraged what type of mindset in students?
Curious and questioning
Why was the scientific method important during the Renaissance?
It led to new discoveries in science
What medical practices were common before Renaissance science improved medicine?
Bloodletting, leeches, superstition
What Middle Ages worldview did humanism challenge?
That life should focus mainly on the afterlife
Who preserved many classical texts during the Middle Ages?
Islamic scholars (and Jewish scholars)
How did humanists connect developing talents to religion?
How did humanists connect developing talents to religion?
What activity was discouraged before the Renaissance but later encouraged?
Questioning and hands-on experimentation
Why did mathematics become more important during the Renaissance economy?
Growth of trade and commerce