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THE ART OF BEING HUMAN, THE HUMANITIES AS A TECHNIQUE FOR LIVING, 12TH EDITION,
(2024)
BY RICHARD PAUL JANARO; THELMA ALTSHULER
ALL CHAPTERS 1-16| 3 UNITS| LATEST EDITION WITH VERIFIED ANSWERS| RATED A+
12th edition
,part 1: exploring the humanities _________________________________________________ 3
chapter 01: the humanities: a shining beacon ___________________________________________ 3
chapter 02: the humanities and critical thinking ________________________________________ 26
chapter 03: myth and the origin of the humanities ______________________________________ 54
part 2: disciplines of the humanities _____________________________________________ 80
chapter 04: literature ______________________________________________________________ 80
chapter 05: art __________________________________________________________________ 107
chapter 06: music ________________________________________________________________ 133
chapter 07: theater ______________________________________________________________ 160
chapter 08: the musical stage: opera, musical theater, dance _____________________________ 186
chapter 09: film and television _____________________________________________________ 212
part 3: themes of the humanities ______________________________________________ 238
chapter 10: religion ______________________________________________________________ 238
chapter 11: morality ______________________________________________________________ 265
chapter 12: happiness ____________________________________________________________ 292
chapter 13: love _________________________________________________________________ 318
chapter 14: life-affirmation ________________________________________________________ 343
chapter 15: nature _______________________________________________________________ 370
chapter 16: freedom______________________________________________________________ 397
,Part 1: exploring the humanities
Chapter 01: the humanities: a shining beacon
the art of being human, the humanities as a technique for living, 12th edition, (2024) test bank
Multiple choice questions
1. Heraclitus demonstrates the artistry of language when, as a way of stating that
life constantly changes, says
A) "a man cannot step into the same river twice."
B) "and yet he seemed busier than he was."
C) "there is a crack in everything. That's how the light gets in."
D) "to be or not to be—that is the question."
ANS:>a) "a man cannot step into the same river twice."
Heraclitus is famous for his idea that everything is in a constant state of flux. The phrase
"a man cannot step into the same river twice" symbolizes the impermanence and
continual change of life. It highlights the philosophical view that both the man and the
river are always changing.
Difficulty: medium
Question id: 01-1-01
Page-reference: 8
Topic: gifts of the humanities
Skill: understand the concepts
Objective: lo 1.2 summarize the gifts of the humanities.
2. Concerning humanism, renaissance scholars believed that people could become
fully human only if they
A) looked beyond europe to the works of asia and africa.
B) combatted the social injustices of the time.
, C) developed skills in critical thinking.
D) studied the best works of classical greece and rome.
ANS:>d) studied the best works of classical greece and rome.
Renaissance scholars revived the study of classical greek and roman literature,
philosophy, and art as a means of achieving a fuller understanding of human nature. They
believed that these classical works contained wisdom that could help individuals reach
their highest potential.
Difficulty: easy
Question id: 01-1-02
Page-reference: 2
Topic: being fully human
Skill: remember the facts
Objective: lo 1.1 define "the humanities."
3. Redefining the humanities for the wider world means
A) learning about the great works of greek and roman culture.
B) maximizing the number of years one can stay alive.
C) being open-minded and receptive to ideas from around the globe.
D) understanding that true beauty lies within us, not outside us.
ANS:>c) being open-minded and receptive to ideas from around the globe.
Redefining the humanities in a global context means embracing diverse cultural
perspectives and ideas, rather than solely focusing on western traditions. It encourages a
more inclusive view that fosters a broader understanding of the human experience.
Difficulty: easy
Question id: 01-1-03
Page-reference: 4
THE ART OF BEING HUMAN, THE HUMANITIES AS A TECHNIQUE FOR LIVING, 12TH EDITION,
(2024)
BY RICHARD PAUL JANARO; THELMA ALTSHULER
ALL CHAPTERS 1-16| 3 UNITS| LATEST EDITION WITH VERIFIED ANSWERS| RATED A+
12th edition
,part 1: exploring the humanities _________________________________________________ 3
chapter 01: the humanities: a shining beacon ___________________________________________ 3
chapter 02: the humanities and critical thinking ________________________________________ 26
chapter 03: myth and the origin of the humanities ______________________________________ 54
part 2: disciplines of the humanities _____________________________________________ 80
chapter 04: literature ______________________________________________________________ 80
chapter 05: art __________________________________________________________________ 107
chapter 06: music ________________________________________________________________ 133
chapter 07: theater ______________________________________________________________ 160
chapter 08: the musical stage: opera, musical theater, dance _____________________________ 186
chapter 09: film and television _____________________________________________________ 212
part 3: themes of the humanities ______________________________________________ 238
chapter 10: religion ______________________________________________________________ 238
chapter 11: morality ______________________________________________________________ 265
chapter 12: happiness ____________________________________________________________ 292
chapter 13: love _________________________________________________________________ 318
chapter 14: life-affirmation ________________________________________________________ 343
chapter 15: nature _______________________________________________________________ 370
chapter 16: freedom______________________________________________________________ 397
,Part 1: exploring the humanities
Chapter 01: the humanities: a shining beacon
the art of being human, the humanities as a technique for living, 12th edition, (2024) test bank
Multiple choice questions
1. Heraclitus demonstrates the artistry of language when, as a way of stating that
life constantly changes, says
A) "a man cannot step into the same river twice."
B) "and yet he seemed busier than he was."
C) "there is a crack in everything. That's how the light gets in."
D) "to be or not to be—that is the question."
ANS:>a) "a man cannot step into the same river twice."
Heraclitus is famous for his idea that everything is in a constant state of flux. The phrase
"a man cannot step into the same river twice" symbolizes the impermanence and
continual change of life. It highlights the philosophical view that both the man and the
river are always changing.
Difficulty: medium
Question id: 01-1-01
Page-reference: 8
Topic: gifts of the humanities
Skill: understand the concepts
Objective: lo 1.2 summarize the gifts of the humanities.
2. Concerning humanism, renaissance scholars believed that people could become
fully human only if they
A) looked beyond europe to the works of asia and africa.
B) combatted the social injustices of the time.
, C) developed skills in critical thinking.
D) studied the best works of classical greece and rome.
ANS:>d) studied the best works of classical greece and rome.
Renaissance scholars revived the study of classical greek and roman literature,
philosophy, and art as a means of achieving a fuller understanding of human nature. They
believed that these classical works contained wisdom that could help individuals reach
their highest potential.
Difficulty: easy
Question id: 01-1-02
Page-reference: 2
Topic: being fully human
Skill: remember the facts
Objective: lo 1.1 define "the humanities."
3. Redefining the humanities for the wider world means
A) learning about the great works of greek and roman culture.
B) maximizing the number of years one can stay alive.
C) being open-minded and receptive to ideas from around the globe.
D) understanding that true beauty lies within us, not outside us.
ANS:>c) being open-minded and receptive to ideas from around the globe.
Redefining the humanities in a global context means embracing diverse cultural
perspectives and ideas, rather than solely focusing on western traditions. It encourages a
more inclusive view that fosters a broader understanding of the human experience.
Difficulty: easy
Question id: 01-1-03
Page-reference: 4
