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WGU C100 PA QUIZLET - AUG 2019
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What is an aesthetic experience?
Ans: A feeling of pleasure that justifies itself
Which topic is studied by the humanities?
Ans: The cultures and beliefs that make up the experience of being
human
Which branch of philosophy deals with the nature and scope of
knowledge?
Ans: Epistemology
What is a clear example of the creation of aesthetic beauty in a
humanities discipline?
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Ans: An artist feels inspired by nature and paints a picture of the
mountain landscape.
Passionate love favored by Greek poets
Ans: Eros
Non-sexual love emphasized by ancient Greeks
Ans: Platonic
A romantic love emphasized in the medieval period
Ans: Courtly
How does technology impact the visual arts?
Ans: Technology allows us to archive, reproduce, and share artwork in
many ways.
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Which classical theme critiqued the belief that only the gods could
create models of morality?
Ans: Humanism
What are three techniques used by ancient Greek playwrights
Sophocles and Aristophanes?
Ans: Foreshadowing, discovery, and reversal of fortune
Why is Sappho's classical poem "A Lament for Adonis" considered
lyrical poetry?
Ans: It expresses feelings of romantic love.
Read the following dialogue among female characters from
Aristophanes's classical play Lysistrata:
WGU C100 PA QUIZLET - AUG 2019
Questions and Correct Answers/ Latest
Update / Already Graded
What is an aesthetic experience?
Ans: A feeling of pleasure that justifies itself
Which topic is studied by the humanities?
Ans: The cultures and beliefs that make up the experience of being
human
Which branch of philosophy deals with the nature and scope of
knowledge?
Ans: Epistemology
What is a clear example of the creation of aesthetic beauty in a
humanities discipline?
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Ans: An artist feels inspired by nature and paints a picture of the
mountain landscape.
Passionate love favored by Greek poets
Ans: Eros
Non-sexual love emphasized by ancient Greeks
Ans: Platonic
A romantic love emphasized in the medieval period
Ans: Courtly
How does technology impact the visual arts?
Ans: Technology allows us to archive, reproduce, and share artwork in
many ways.
, 3 | Page
Which classical theme critiqued the belief that only the gods could
create models of morality?
Ans: Humanism
What are three techniques used by ancient Greek playwrights
Sophocles and Aristophanes?
Ans: Foreshadowing, discovery, and reversal of fortune
Why is Sappho's classical poem "A Lament for Adonis" considered
lyrical poetry?
Ans: It expresses feelings of romantic love.
Read the following dialogue among female characters from
Aristophanes's classical play Lysistrata:
