WGU C100 INTRODUCTION TO HUMANITIES FINAL EXAM GRADED A+

1. Which of the following are true of the relationship between the humanities and technology? (Choose two.) A) Technology has led to an increase in globalization by making the world smaller and connecting people together through social networks via the internet B) The internet increased the value of art because online auctions improved the demand for art while the supply of collectable art stayed the same. C) Technology has increased our ability to preserve, document and share works of art, literature, and music in a way that is unprecedented. D) The internet increased the quality of literature because self-publishing opened the door to authors that have historically been undiscovered. - A) Technology has led to an increase in globalization by making the world smaller and connecting people together through social networks via the internet C) Technology has increased our ability to preserve, document and share works of art, literature, and music in a way that is unprecedented. 2. Which of the following themes is found in multiple historical periods? a) Individualism b) Globalization c) Humility d) Exoticism - a) Individualism 3. How do we identify themes in a literary or artistic work? a) Identify the moods within the works. b) Analyze the structural elements of the work. c) Look for the unifying or main ideas. d) Research the historical context. - c) Look for the unifying or main ideas. 4. Which of the following is true of myths? (Choose two.) a) They are traditional stories of a people or culture that are told to explain natural phenomena and to record values and belief systems from generation to generation. b) They use logic and emotional appeals to mislead and misdirect from the truth. c) They utilize archetypes and symbols to find a deeper understanding of life. d) They all use the monomyth to present one central truth about life. - a) They are traditional stories of a people or culture that are told to explain natural phenomena and to record values and belief systems from generation to generation. c) They utilize archetypes and symbols to find a deeper understanding of life. 5. The Bayeux Tapestry's depiction of the Norman Conquest of England fulfills which purpose of art? a) Art enabling commerce. b) Art as political propaganda. c) Art illuminating the spiritual. d) Art offering new perspectives. - b) Art as political propaganda. 6. Match the following Humanities disciplines with their definitions. Architecture Religion Dance Theater A. Part of public ceremony, ritual, or entertainment dates back to the earliest human civilizations B. Stems from the early Greeks, with their development of tragedy and comedy C. Concerned with the interplay of form and function. D. Can include any system of ethics, values, and beliefs. - Architecture C Religion D Dance A Theater B 7. Which discipline of the Humanities is primarily concerned with critical inquiry and reasoned argument? a) Literature b) Music c) Philosophy d) Film - c) Philosophy 8. What are the Humanities? a) The study of the financial and medical resources provided to areas of the world that are underdeveloped or in a state of crisis. b) The study of the how the human race understands and documents the human experience through creative contributions in art, music, literature, philosophy, religion, dance, etc. c) The study of the chemical and biological factors that make us all human including recurring genetic sequences in our evolutionary development. d) The study of the primary influence of reason and logic in defining what it means to be human. - b) The study of the how the human race understands and documents the human experience through creative contributions in art, music, literature, philosophy, religion, dance, etc. 9. Which of the following are examples of universal themes in this Module? a) Love and the Hero b) Time and Trouble c) Wealth and Want d) Health and Harmony - a) Love and the Hero 10. Match the following Humanities terms to their definitions: Aesthetic Eros Monomyth Archetypes Agape A. Brotherly or selfless love. B. A recurrent example or model of human behavior C. An experience of beauty that is its own justification D. Passionate or sexual love E. A myth that is embraced by a majority of people throughout history. - Aesthetic C Eros D Monomyth E Archetypes B Agape A 11. Why is E.O. Wilson's theory of consilience important to the study of the Humanities? a) It reinforces interdisciplinary study and facilitates the exchange of information necessary to create a more holistic understanding of who we are. b) It silenced critics of the Humanities by providing an empirical explanation of what it means to be human. c) It brought together Eastern and Western understandings of social structure and allowed autocratic and democratic governments to coexist peacefully. d) It clearly defined the boundary between science and art and stressed the importance of disciplinary homogeny. - a) It reinforces interdisciplinary study and facilitates the exchange of information necessary to create a more holistic understanding of who we are. 12. How was Humanism reflected in the nonwestern world? a) Ancient Chinese culture embraced principles in Confucianism and Buddhism that mirrored Humanist principles. b) Expeditions to the North and South poles expanded Humanist ideology to the most remote points of the globe. c) The nonwestern world struggled to compete with advancements in math, language and philosophy that flourished in Ancient Greece. d) Trade routes in the Far East enabled the exchange of goods and commerce similar to what was occurring in the West. - a) Ancient Chinese culture embraced principles in Confucianism and Buddhism that mirrored Humanist principles. 13. How does studying the Humanities increase cross-cultural communication? a) It gives us the authority to judge other cultures that fail to meet our own cultural standards. b) It gives us insight into the technology we use today to transmit data and a window into the future of transmission speeds. c) It helps us to interact with and understand a variety of people from different times and different places through their creative contributions. d) It provides an avenue for exploring the genetic link we all share through the extraction and replication of specific strands of DNA. - c) It helps us to interact with and understand a variety of people from different times and different places through their creative contributions. 14. How does studying the portrayal of love over time enhance one's understanding of humanity? a) The study of love in all its forms (eros, agape, and platonic love) illustrates a distinction in types of love that has captured the attention of artists. b) Although people have portrayed love over time, it is not an important theme within the humanities. c) The concept of platonic love was developed in the 20th century, and reflects contemporary scientific principles. d) Although people have portrayed love over time, the beliefs about how love forms between two people have remained the same. - a) The study of love in all its forms (eros, agape, and platonic love) illustrates a distinction in types of love that has captured the attention of artists. 15. What is the difference between a myth and a monomyth? a) Myths are a collection of facts about a particular culture. The monomyth is a single fact about a culture. b) A myth is a traditional story of a culture's origins. The monomyth is a traditional story of a culture's beliefs about the future. c) Myths are simple, short stories about a culture. The monomyth is a long and complicated myth. d) Myths can include a wide variety of narratives and archetypes. The monomyth focuses on the hero's journey. - d) Myths can include a wide variety of narratives and archetypes. The monomyth focuses on the hero's journey. 16. Match the work with the description: The Republic Oedipus Rex The Odyssey The Parthenon Lysistrata A. Emphasized the themes of order and balance in its construction as a temple to the goddess Athena, patron of Athens. B. Applied reason and logical thought to ideas about government and how to live a good, balanced life. C. An epic poem narrating the story of an ideal Greek hero who combined all the greatest virtues of Greek culture, as well as showing his interaction with the Greek pantheon of gods. D. A story of a man who lives his life not knowing the truth of his parentage and whose pride ultimately causes him to ignore his flawed humanity, resulting in the ultimate punishment of blindness and exile. E. A play about heroic women who withhold sex from their husbands in order to end the Peloponnesian war and force a more democratic, egalitarian political climate. - The Republic B Oedipus Rex D The Odyssey C The Parthenon A Lysistrata E 17. Sappho's lyric poem "A Lament for Adonis" represents what major theme of the Classical Period? a) The theme of polytheism because it depicts the Roman Empire's conversion to Christianity. b) The theme of humanism because it emphasizes human passions and emotions rather than idealized gods. c) The theme of balance because it uses the Socratic Method to show that men should be more like the gods. d) The theme of the chivalry because it depicts how a noble man should court a woman. - b) The theme of humanism because it emphasizes human passions and emotions rather than idealized gods. 18. Why is the statue The Metropolitan Kouros a notable example of Greek sculpture? a) It emphasized martial prowess and symbolized the power of the empire. b) It utilized contrapposto to emphasize the asymmetry of the human form. c) It was designed along the Greek cross plan and was the first lifelike representation of a man. d) It utilized vertical and horizontal symmetry in creating the human form. - d) It utilized vertical and horizontal symmetry in creating the human form. 19. Which of the following is an innovation during the Classical Period that was based on balance and reason? a) The development of Western philosophy and the ideas that underlie the modern scientific method. b) The development of the first system of universities, which are still important today. c) Advances made in architecture such as pointed arches, ribbed vaults, and flying buttresses. d) Advances made in ballet, with the codification of standard positions and moves. - a) The development of Western philosophy and the ideas that underlie the modern scientific method. 20. What is the primary difference between Greek and Roman societies? a) The Greeks were primarily agricultural village-dwellers, while the Romans were urban cosmopolitans. b) The Greeks lived in democratically-run city-states while the Romans had a larger centralized republic and eventually empire. c) Greek society centered around outdoor plays while Roman society focused on music and poetry. d) The Greeks worshipped a pantheon of mythological gods while the Romans were primarily monotheistic. - b) The Greeks lived in democratically-run city-states while the Romans had a larger centralized republic and eventually empire. 21. How do the visual art and architecture of Greece and Rome differ (choose 2)? a) Much of the sculpture in Greece was focused on honoring deities and elevating the human form while Rome used art predominantly to glorify the Roman Empire. b) Greek and Roman art and architecture used artistic motifs that originated in Egyptian art and architecture. c) The art and architecture of Greece and Rome were extremely similar, so differences are minor and inconsequential. d) The art and architecture of Greece and Rome developed separately, so they share little in common. e) The Greeks relied on post-and-lintel construction, and the Romans developed the use of columns and arches to design larger buildings. - a) Much of the sculpture in Greece was focused on honouring deities and elevating the human form while Rome used art predominantly to glorify the Roman Empire. f) The Greeks relied on post-and-lintel construction, and the Romans developed the use of columns and arches to design larger buildings. 22. Which of the following reflects the theme of humanism in the Classical Period? (Choose 2) a) Romans worshipped many of the same gods that the Greeks did, especially the Muses. b) Greek philosophers questioned the truth of ancient religious myths in which gods acted unjustly. c) Monotheistic religions competed with the polytheism of the Greek and Roman religions. d) Aristotle investigated qualities that led to human excellence and made for a good life. e) Greek philosophers encouraged people to emulate the gods as examples of ideal humans. - b) Greek philosophers questioned the truth of ancient religious myths in which gods acted unjustly. d) Aristotle investigated qualities that led to human excellence and made for a good life. 23. Which of the following types of cultural exchange took place during the Classical Period? a) Greek polytheistic religion quelled many outside influences and led to the eventual demise of the Greek pantheon. b) The Greeks borrowed the alphabet of the Phoenicians and used Egyptian influences in their sculpture. c) The Roman Empire fell because it allowed too much diversity from different European cultures. d) The Romans were influenced by the militarism of the Egyptians when creating the busts of important leaders. - b) The Greeks borrowed the alphabet of the Phoenicians and used Egyptian influences in their sculpture. 24. Which of the following were the main means of cultural exchange during the Classical Period? (Choose 2) a) Greece and Rome's proximity to the Mediterranean Sea facilitated the exchange of goods and ideas with other civilizations. b) The Silk Road provided access to Asia, allowing Eastern religions such as Buddhism and Daoism to filter into Europe along with goods. c) Pilgrimages by Greeks and Romans to religious sites in the East brought back important religious artifacts and ideas. d) The Golden Road between Greece and Asia brought a steady stream of goods, artistic influences, and religious ideas. e) The Asiatic Sea provided a ready means for transport of goods between Greece, Rome, and Asia, including Eastern religions such as Buddhism and Hinduism. - a) Greece and Rome's proximity to the Mediterranean Sea facilitated the exchange of goods and ideas with other civilizations. b) The Silk Road provided access to Asia, allowing Eastern religions such as Buddhism and Daoism to filter into Europe along with goods. 25. Which of the following aspects of life today are directly influenced by the Classical Period? (Choose 2) a) Democracy b) Globalization c) U.S. National Monuments d) Free verse poetry e) Performance art - a) Democracy c) U.S. National Monuments 26. How does the contemporary film Oh Brother, Where Art Thou? represent classical influence? a) It follows the structure of a "coming of age" novel, in which an inexperienced protagonist encounters challenges that lead to him to mature and gain self-knowledge. b) It employs the conventions of a comedy of manners, in which the protagonist satirizes the hypocrisy of high society. c) The protagonist's journey draws on a number of motifs, themes, and characters from the classical epic The Odyssey. d) The protagonist completes his heroic quest while displaying the ideals of chivalry in his actions. - c) The protagonist's journey draws on a number of motifs, themes, and characters from the classical epic The Odyssey. 27. In his work, The Republic, Plato describes how best to create a fair and orderly society. Which of the following most closely represents his argument? a) People are incapable of using reason and rationality to create harmony and justice, and therefore, they must be ruled by the gods who are able to determine right from wrong. b) People will naturally use their abilities to reason and think logically to make fair decisions, which will result in a just and harmonious society. c) People are able to think rationally, but they are they are predisposed to act in their own self-interest, so they should be ruled by a philosopher-king who makes decisions based on reason and justice. d) People live most of their lives in ignorance and can only believe what they see, so they must be ruled by philosophers who possess the ability to use reason to determine virtue and morality - c) People are able to think rationally, but they are they are predisposed to act in their own self-interest, so they should be ruled by a philosopher-king who makes decisions based on reason and justice. 28. How did Aristotle's teaching reflect humanism in the Classical Period? a) He argued that reason is necessary to guide humans to right behavior and that achieving balance through the Golden Mean creates a virtuous character. b) He argued that human nature is attracted to evil and only through strict adherence to religious teachings might an individual find virtue. c) He argued that the greatest happiness can be found in the rejection of religion and the grasping of material comforts, such as wealth and glory. d) He argued that humans are inclined to be good so they have no need of reason or logic and should base their behavior on natural desire. - a) He argued that reason is necessary to guide humans to right behavior and that achieving balance through the Golden Mean creates a virtuous character. 29. Which musical fragments were dedicated to the god Apollo and are among the earliest examples of written music? a) Gregorian Chant b) The Delphic Hymns c) The Chorus d) The Lysistrata - b) The Delphic Hymns 30. Which of the following are themes introduced in the Classical Period (choose 2)? a) Feudalism and chivalry b) Ornamentation and Theatrum Mundi c) A focus on balance and reason d) Divine right and absolutism e) A focus on humanism and truth - c) A focus on balance and reason A focus on humanism and truth 31. Match each of the following works to its description: Michelangelo's David Madrigals The Courtier The Prince Young Hare (Durer) A. Sculpture emphasizing the renewed learning from classical sources that focused on ideal human forms. B. Renaissance political dissertation on government that advocates the idea that the end justifies the means. C. A work of Reformation art, this watercolor signifies an interest in the natural world, depicting the subject in fine detail with almost photographic accuracy. D. Unaccompanied vocal works that employed the polyphonic use of 3-6 voices and were secular in nature. E. Dialogue that emphasized how members of a Renaissance court could portray their own unique personalities and self-fashioning. - Michelangelo's David A Madrigals D The Courtier E The Prince B Young Hare (Durer) C 32. Which TWO of the following were true of society during the Renaissance period: a) Universities suffered as the societies began to focus more on trade than education. b) Religious reformers such as Martin Luther split with the Catholic church, ultimately resulting in the formation of Protestantism c) The Crusades brought stability to Eastern Europe and increased the wealth of many European kingdoms. d) Many intellectuals broadened their perspectives beyond Church teachings after the discovery and spread of previously "lost" Classical writings. - b) Religious reformers such as Martin Luther split with the Catholic church, ultimately resulting in the formation of Protestantism e) Many intellectuals broadened their perspectives beyond Church teachings after the discovery and spread of previously "lost" Classical writings. 33. Which of the following was emphasized by Renaissance humanism? a) Humanists sought to achieve secular ends at the expense of religious ideas. b) Humanists sought to educate the whole person, including the physical, intellectual, and spiritual aspects of human beings. c) Humanists sought to teach humans how to live in a world without faith in metanarratives. d) Humanists were committed to the ideal of militant nationalism in all aspects of civic life. - b) Humanists sought to educate the whole person, including the physical, intellectual, and spiritual aspects of human beings. 34. What theme from the Renaissance is shown in this painting? a) Classicism b) Deism c) Reformation d) Feudalism and Humility - a) Classicism 35. How is Leonardo's Mona Lisa representative of Renaissance painting? a) It reflects an idealized, distantly spiritual human form. b) It treats its subject with realistic detail and perspective. c) It employs opulent decoration and embellishment to awe the viewer. d) It treats nature as a fallen world in need of a redeemer. - b) It treats its subject with realistic detail and perspective. 36. How does the following speech from Shakespeare's Hamlet reflect the themes of the Renaissance? "What a piece of work is a man! How noble in reason, how infinite in faculty! In form and moving how express and admirable! In action how like an Angel! In apprehension how like a god! The beauty of the world! The paragon of animals!" a) The speech reflects the values of humanism by emphasizing the power of learning and an individual's use of it. b) The speech compares humanity to the gods in order to show our equality to the pantheon. c) The speech is made by the character Hamlet whose name indicates the high value placed on opulence and personal wealth in the Renaissance. d) The speech describes men as the greatest of animals in order to emphasize the Renaissance's innovation of scientific study of nature. - a) The speech reflects the values of humanism by emphasizing the power of learning and an individual's use of it. 37. What was Martin Luther's role in advocating Christian doctrine during the Renaissance? a) Luther's Ninety-five Theses was accepted by the Catholic Church as a sound theological approach to Christian doctrine. b) The Holy Roman Emperor declared Martin Luther and his theology worthy of sainthood. c) As a priest, Martin Luther accepted his role as an intermediary between the faithful and God with the intent to challenge Protestantism. d) Martin Luther was a priest and theologian who challenged papal infallibility. - d) Martin Luther was a priest and theologian who challenged papal infallibility. 38. Which of the following is NOT an example of Cultural Exchange in the Renaissance? a) The expansion of trade routes by sea allowed spices, gems, and silk to arrive from Asia. b) The Moorish instrument "rabab" influenced the Spanish viola de gamba c) African artists influenced European sculptors with their carved ivory. d) Egyptian idiograms influenced European sculptors with their symmetrical forms. - d) Egyptian idiograms influenced European sculptors with their symmetrical forms. 39. Which of the following is an example of a "Renaissance man or woman"? a) A well-read person who models their life on the pursuits and interests of Leonardo da Vinci. b) A successful business person who plays the clarinet, rides horses competitively, and publishes articles on scientific and artistic topics. c) A doctor who sacrifices all other aspects of his life to become the top performer in his field. d) A politician who does everything in his power to come to office, no matter how unethical his decisions become. - b) A successful business person who plays the clarinet, rides horses competitively, and publishes articles on scientific and artistic topics. 40. How did advancements in science lead to innovations in other disciplines during the Renaissance period? a) Scientific knowledge helped develop theories of natural law, which supported the belief that the close study of Nature would reveal God's eternal plan. b) Scientific knowledge about the female reproductive process led to medical advancements and improved mortality rates for women and children. c) Scientific knowledge about human physiology created greater understanding of how the human eye perceives light and distance, which led painters to experiment with techniques of perspective and chiaroscuro. d) Scientific knowledge expounded upon Aristotle's doctrine of the Golden Mean, which asserted that virtue is the desirable middle point between two extremes. - c) Scientific knowledge about human physiology created greater understanding of how the human eye perceives light and distance, which led painters to experiment with techniques of perspective and chiaroscuro. 41. Which of the following literary devices were popular during the Renaissance?(Choose Two) a)Soliloquy, in which a character speaks aloud to himself on stage, giving the audience access to his inner thoughts. b) Metaphysical conceit, which is is an elaborate metaphor that compares two dissimilar things. c)Stream-of-consciousness, which is an associative type of narration that attempts to replicate the workings of a character's mind. d) Blank verse, which is poetic verse written in unrhymed iambic pentameter. - a)Soliloquy, in which a character speaks aloud to himself on stage, giving the audience access to his inner thoughts. d) Blank verse, which is poetic verse written in unrhymed iambic pentameter. 42. Who wrote the satirical essay, In Praise of Folly, which criticized the corruption and abuses of Catholic doctrine in parts of the Roman Catholic Church? a) Machiavelli b) Aristotle c) Erasmus d) da Vinci - c) Erasmus 43. How does art from the Renaissance illustrate cultural exchange and diversity? (Choose 2) a) The simplicity and realism of visual art showed a desire for open and honest communication between nations. b) Renaissance artists such as the glassmakers in Italy received inspiration from Muslim artisanal glassware. c) Carved ivory from Africa was featured in the homes of European royalty during the Renaissance. d) The invention of the printing press during the Renaissance allowed for innovative interdisciplinary expression, combining print-making with poetry. - b) Renaissance artists such as the glassmakers in Italy received inspiration from Muslim artisanal glassware. c) Carved ivory from Africa was featured in the homes of European royalty during the Renaissance. 44. Match the following work to its description: Tartuffe Symphony No. 101 in D Major Encyclopedie Gulliver's Travels Oath of the Horatii A. Painting by Jacques-Louis David that shows three brothers swearing their allegiance to Rome and that became an inspiration for French revolutionaries. B. A 35-volume compilation of human knowledge that is viewed as one of the crowning achievements of Enlightenment thinking. C. A play by Moliere that utilizes satire to expose hypocrisy and offer religious and social criticism. D. Musical composition by Haydn in which the strings create a rhythmic sound that imitates a ticking clock. E. Jonathan Swift's satire of human nature. - Tartuffe C Symphony D Encyclopedie B Gulliver's Travels E Oath of the Horatii A 45. Which of the following statements would a Deist philosopher during the Enlightenment subscribe to? a) A Deist would believe that God is one's constant companion and personal savior. b) A Deist would believe that the existence of God cannot be proven through human reason. c) A Deist would believe that God created the universe and decreed its order. d) A Deist would believe that God has a personal plan for each human being. - c) A Deist would believe that God created the universe and decreed its order 46. Which of the following statements is true of Classical music? a) It developed at the same time as the ancient Classical Period in the visual arts, literature and philosophy. b) It coincided with the Neoclassical movement in the visual arts and emphasized lyrical melodies over more homophonic texture. c) It embraced much of the musical tradition of the Renaissance including a focus on Madrigal songs.