WGU C100- Introduction to Humanities: Module 1 Questions with 100%
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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
6. Individualism: - that which separates one unique person from another, as well
as the social and philosophical viewpoint that celebrates that difference
7. Revolution: - A fundamental, dramatic shift in organizational structure that occurs
over a short period of time
8. Classicism: - aesthetic attitudes and principles found in the art, architecture, and
literature of ancient Greece and Rome
9. What are two of the most common themes that exist across multiple disci-
plines within the Humanities?: - Love and heroes
10. Eros: - Erotic Love
11. Agape: - Platonic Love
12. What are some of the distinct forms of love that have defined our human-
ity?: - love of God, love of family, romantic love, and friendship
13. 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).
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Verified Answers
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
6. Individualism: - that which separates one unique person from another, as well
as the social and philosophical viewpoint that celebrates that difference
7. Revolution: - A fundamental, dramatic shift in organizational structure that occurs
over a short period of time
8. Classicism: - aesthetic attitudes and principles found in the art, architecture, and
literature of ancient Greece and Rome
9. What are two of the most common themes that exist across multiple disci-
plines within the Humanities?: - Love and heroes
10. Eros: - Erotic Love
11. Agape: - Platonic Love
12. What are some of the distinct forms of love that have defined our human-
ity?: - love of God, love of family, romantic love, and friendship
13. 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).
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