English Odyssey Unit 2 Lesson 1

Humanism can best be described as _____.an exploration of the biology of human beingsan emphasis on life in the presenta focus on the afterlifean interest in the diversity of our species an emphasis on life in the present
The growing emphasis on individual identity during the Renaissance is best exemplified by the development of museums.TrueFalse False
Evidence of a revival of Greek and Roman interests in Renaissance art can be seen in the life-like anatomy of Renaissance sculptures.TrueFalse True
Which best defines the following term: patronage system?a system where wealthy private citizens funded the works of emerging artistsa system where wealthy merchants sponsored poor feudal workers who wished to become involved in tradea system where feudal lords adopted talented artists to entertain their peasant workersa system where wealthy private citizens funded the development of regional printing presses a system where wealthy private citizens funded the works of emerging artists
Secular humanists sought to strengthen the authority of the Church.TrueFalse False
Which events identify factors that contributed to the Renaissance? Select all that apply.the rise of a wealthy merchant classgrowing discontent with the corruption of the Catholic Churchhuman-like portrayals of divine figures in artthe discovery of the New World the rise of a wealthy merchant classgrowing discontent with the corruption of the Catholic Church
Which contrasts how a medieval text and a Renaissance text would address a divine figure?In the medieval text, the divine would appear in human form.In the Renaissance text, the divine is more likely to be absent.In the medieval text, the divine would not receive as much praise.In the Renaissance text, the divine would punish sinful behavior. In the Renaissance text, the divine is more likely to be absent.
During the medieval period, arts and education were funded by the Church, but during the Renaissance they were mostly funded by . wealthy merchants

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