C100 WGU Objective Assessment Exam
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What was Martin Luther's role in advocating Christian doctrine during the Renaissance?
- ANSWER- Martin Luther was a priest and theologian who challenged papal infallibility.
Which of the following is NOT an example of Cultural Exchange in the Renaissance? -
ANSWER- Egyptian idiograms influenced European sculptors with their symmetrical
forms.
Which of the following is an example of a "Renaissance man or woman"? - ANSWER- A
successful business person who plays the clarinet, rides horses competitively, and
publishes articles on scientific and artistic topics.
How did advancements in science lead to innovations in other disciplines during the
Renaissance period? - ANSWER- 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 perspectives and chiaroscuro.
What literary devices were popular during the Renaissance? - ANSWER- a) Soliloquy,
in which a character speaks aloud to himself on stage, giving the audience access to his
inner thoughts.
b) Blank verse, which is poetic verse written in unrhymed iambic pentameter
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? - ANSWER-
Erasmus
How does art from the Renaissance illustrate cultural exchange and diversity? -
ANSWER- a) Renaissance artists such as the glass-makers in Italy received inspiration
from Muslim artisanal glassware.
b) Carved ivory from Africa was featured in the homes of European royalty during the
Renaissance.
Painting by Jacques-Louis David that show three brother swearing their allegiance to
Rome and that became an inspiration for French revolutionaries. - ANSWER- Oath of
the Horatii
A 35-volume compilation of human knowledge that is viewed as one of the crowning
, achievements of Enlightenment thinking. - ANSWER- Encyclopedie
A play by Moliere that utilizes satire to expose hypocrisy and offer religious and social
criticism. - ANSWER- Tartuffe
Musical composition by Haydn in which the strings create a rhythmic sound that imitates
a ticking clock. - ANSWER- Symphony No. 101 in D Major
Jonathan Swift's satire of human nature. - ANSWER- Gulliver's Travels
What statements would a Deist philosopher during the Enlightenment subscribe to? -
ANSWER- A Deist would believe that God created the universe and decreed order.
Which of the following philosophical approaches relies on direct observation and
experimentation? - ANSWER- Empiricism
Which statement is true of Classical music? - ANSWER- It coincided with the
Neoclassical movement in the visual arts and emphasized lyrical melodies over more
homophonic texture.
How did slave narratives, such as The Narrative of the Life of Olaudah Equiano, affect
cultural exchange and diversity within the Enlightenment period? - ANSWER- Social
progress was aided through realistic depictions of the living conditions of slaves.
How does the Neoclassical Period influence contemporary culture? - ANSWER-
Contemporary political satire, including shows like The Daily Show, traces its roots to
the use of political satire in the Neoclassical Period.
Which of the following are major themes of the Enlightenment? - ANSWER- Deism,
Empiricism, and Order
Why is Voltaire's novel Candide a significant work from the Enlightenment? - ANSWER-
It is skeptical of philosophers who believe this is the best of all possible worlds.
What is Jacques-Louis David's painting The Death of Marat typical of the Neoclassical
Style? - ANSWER- a) It uses sharp, clean lines and chiaroscuro
b) The figure has a sculpted quality, inspired by Classical statues.
How did the rise of capitalism affect cultural exchange in the Enlightenment? -
ANSWER- The rise of capitalism helped to increase the exchange of information,
allowing intellectuals to form new opinions rather than relying on the bias of tradition.
Questions With 100% Verified Answers
What was Martin Luther's role in advocating Christian doctrine during the Renaissance?
- ANSWER- Martin Luther was a priest and theologian who challenged papal infallibility.
Which of the following is NOT an example of Cultural Exchange in the Renaissance? -
ANSWER- Egyptian idiograms influenced European sculptors with their symmetrical
forms.
Which of the following is an example of a "Renaissance man or woman"? - ANSWER- A
successful business person who plays the clarinet, rides horses competitively, and
publishes articles on scientific and artistic topics.
How did advancements in science lead to innovations in other disciplines during the
Renaissance period? - ANSWER- 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 perspectives and chiaroscuro.
What literary devices were popular during the Renaissance? - ANSWER- a) Soliloquy,
in which a character speaks aloud to himself on stage, giving the audience access to his
inner thoughts.
b) Blank verse, which is poetic verse written in unrhymed iambic pentameter
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? - ANSWER-
Erasmus
How does art from the Renaissance illustrate cultural exchange and diversity? -
ANSWER- a) Renaissance artists such as the glass-makers in Italy received inspiration
from Muslim artisanal glassware.
b) Carved ivory from Africa was featured in the homes of European royalty during the
Renaissance.
Painting by Jacques-Louis David that show three brother swearing their allegiance to
Rome and that became an inspiration for French revolutionaries. - ANSWER- Oath of
the Horatii
A 35-volume compilation of human knowledge that is viewed as one of the crowning
, achievements of Enlightenment thinking. - ANSWER- Encyclopedie
A play by Moliere that utilizes satire to expose hypocrisy and offer religious and social
criticism. - ANSWER- Tartuffe
Musical composition by Haydn in which the strings create a rhythmic sound that imitates
a ticking clock. - ANSWER- Symphony No. 101 in D Major
Jonathan Swift's satire of human nature. - ANSWER- Gulliver's Travels
What statements would a Deist philosopher during the Enlightenment subscribe to? -
ANSWER- A Deist would believe that God created the universe and decreed order.
Which of the following philosophical approaches relies on direct observation and
experimentation? - ANSWER- Empiricism
Which statement is true of Classical music? - ANSWER- It coincided with the
Neoclassical movement in the visual arts and emphasized lyrical melodies over more
homophonic texture.
How did slave narratives, such as The Narrative of the Life of Olaudah Equiano, affect
cultural exchange and diversity within the Enlightenment period? - ANSWER- Social
progress was aided through realistic depictions of the living conditions of slaves.
How does the Neoclassical Period influence contemporary culture? - ANSWER-
Contemporary political satire, including shows like The Daily Show, traces its roots to
the use of political satire in the Neoclassical Period.
Which of the following are major themes of the Enlightenment? - ANSWER- Deism,
Empiricism, and Order
Why is Voltaire's novel Candide a significant work from the Enlightenment? - ANSWER-
It is skeptical of philosophers who believe this is the best of all possible worlds.
What is Jacques-Louis David's painting The Death of Marat typical of the Neoclassical
Style? - ANSWER- a) It uses sharp, clean lines and chiaroscuro
b) The figure has a sculpted quality, inspired by Classical statues.
How did the rise of capitalism affect cultural exchange in the Enlightenment? -
ANSWER- The rise of capitalism helped to increase the exchange of information,
allowing intellectuals to form new opinions rather than relying on the bias of tradition.
