WGU C100- Introduction to Humanities: Module 1 Final Exam Test Latest

1. What are the Humanities? The word "humanities" is derived from the Latin term, humanitas, which essentially refers to humans and their culture. Thus, to study the Humanities is to learn what it is to be human, not from a biological sense but a cultural sense. 2. Why do we study humanities? - to understand what humans believed and why - to understand the past as more than just a timeline of events 3. How does studying humanities help to build better relationships? - gives us an understanding of the beliefs, ideals, and experiences of others. - allows us to have a better understanding of our own values as well as our biases. 4. Themes - Unifying ideas that are repeated or developed throughout a literary or artistic work. 5. What 3 powerful themes have been revisited throughout the history of the Western world? - Individualism - Revolution - Classicism Individualism - that which separates one unique person from another, as well as the social and philosophical viewpoint that celebrates that difference Revolution - A fundamental, dramatic shift in organizational structure that occurs over a short period of time Classicism - aesthetic attitudes and principles found in the art, architecture, and literature of ancient Greece and Rome 6. What are two of the most common themes that exist across multiple disciplines within the Humanities? - Love and heroes Eros - Erotic Love Agape - Platonic Love 7. What are some of the distinct forms of love that have defined our humanity? - love of God, love of family, romantic love, and friendship 8. Why has the hero archetype existed in virtually every culture and society? - The "heart" of the hero's journey is fundamentally the same everywhere. -the hero has humanistic emotions - represents our own struggles, obstacles and triumphs - satisfies a psychological need to see ourselves as capable of overcoming great feats (psychological, mental, or moral). 9. Where does the archetype of the hero exist today? - political candidates, sports superstars, pop culture celebrities, etc 10. Central Concepts in Humanities - Humanism -Myths -Beauty - Archetypes -Aesthetic experience Humanism - the study of the creative and intellectual contributions made by all cultures and as an ethical system that emphasizes human reason, values and the scientific method.