C100 Humanities Master 2021

Question 1

What is an aesthetic experience?A: A comparison of beautyB: A feeling of pleasure that justifies itselfC: A rejection of individualized artD: An objective experience

Answer 1

A feeling of pleasure that justifies itself

Question 2

Which topic is studied by the humanities?A: The demographic make-up of mass human social organizationsB: The cultures and beliefs that make up the experience of being humanC: How humans interact with their surrounding environmentD: Patterns, causes, and conditions of human health

Answer 2

The cultures and beliefs that make up the experience of being human

Question 3

Which branch of philosophy deals with the nature and scope of knowledge?A: EpistemologyB: EthicsC: LogicD: Metaphysics

Answer 3

Epistemology

Question 4

What is a clear example of the creation of aesthetic beauty in a humanities discipline?A: A chemist creates a new method of hexane extraction in the laboratoryB: An artist feels inspired by nature and paints a picture of the mountain landscape.C: A welder fabricates components for construction of a new high-rise building.D: A worker assembles parts of an automobile on a production line.

Answer 4

An artist feels inspired by nature and paints a picture of the mountain landscape.

Question 5

Match each type of love with its definition.

Answer 5

Eros: Passionate love favored by Greek poetsPlatonic: Non-sexual love emphasized by ancient GreeksCourtly: A romantic love emphasized in the medieval period

Question 6

How does technology impact the visual arts?A: Technology allows us to archive, reproduce, and share artwork in many ways.B: Technology allows fewer people to access the arts.C: Technological innovations reduce our ability to experience the visual artsD: Technological progress provides the primary inspiration for artists.

Answer 6

Technology allows us to archive, reproduce, and share artwork in many ways.

Question 7

Which classical theme critiqued the belief that only the gods could create models of morality?A: DemocracyB: HumanismC: BalanceD: Polytheism

Answer 7

Humanism

Question 8

What are three techniques used by ancient Greek playwrights Sophocles and Aristophanes?A: Foreshadowing, discovery, and reversal of fortuneB: Revelation, secrecy, and a chorusC: Surprise, illustration, and illuminationD: Double entendre, stealing, and deception

Answer 8

Foreshadowing, discovery, and reversal of fortune

Question 9

Why is Sappho’s classical poem “A Lament for Adonis” considered lyrical poetry?A: It expresses feelings of romantic love.B: It recounts a hero’s journey.C: It reveals a tragic flaw.D: It satirizes political issues.

Answer 9

It expresses feelings of romantic love.

Question 10

Read the following dialogue among female characters from Aristophanes’s classical play Lysistrata: LYSISTRATA: Don’t you feel sad and sorry because the fathers of your children are far away from you with the army? For I’ll wager there is not one of you whose husband is not abroad at this moment. CLEONICÉ: Mine has been the last five months in Thrace–looking after Eucrates. MYRRHINÉ: It’s seven long months since mine left me for Pylos. LAMPITO: As for mine, if he ever does return from service, he’s no sooner home than he takes down his shield again and flies back to the wars. LYSISTRATA: And not so much as the shadow of a lover! Since the day the Milesians betrayed us, I have never once seen an eight-inch godemiche even, to be a leathern consolation to us poor widows…. Now tell me, if I have discovered a means of ending the war, will you all second me? MYRRHINÉ: Yes verily, by all the goddesses, I swear I will, though I have to put my gown in pawn, and drink the money the same day. CLEONICÉ: And so will I, though I must be split in two like a flat-fish, and have half myself removed. LAMPITO: And I too; why to secure peace, I would climb to the top of Mount Taygetus. LYSISTRATA: Then I will out with it at last, my mighty secret! Oh! sister women, if we would compel our husbands to make peace, we must refrain… MYRRHINÉ: Refrain from what? tell us, tell us! [Lysistrata proceeds to convince the women to take a drastic action to end the war.] What is true about this play?A:The women decide to refuse to have sex with their husbands until the war is called off, which challenges traditional ideas of the role of wives in classical society.B: The women are fed up with the warmongering activities of their husbands and decide to boycott domestic chores, which is a rejection of the role of wives in Greek society.C: The women’s decision to contest their husbands’ warmongering activities suggests that women were equal to men in classical society.D: The women’s decision to organize and collectively refuse sex demonstrates that women garner a higher social status than men in classical Greek society.

Answer 10

The women decide to refuse to have sex with their husbands until the war is called off, which challenges traditional ideas of the role of wives in classical society.

Question 11

Which two characteristics of classical epic poetry are shared by Homer’s Odyssey and Virgil’s Aeneid? Choose 2 answersA: They present the hero as a model of the ideal man in Greek and Roman culture.B: They explore the complex relationship between humans and the gods.C: They contain versions of Plato’s “Allegory of the Cave.”D: They explore the effects of industrialization on Greek and Roman culture.E: They were intended to be performed as plays during religious festivals.

Answer 11

They present the hero as a model of the ideal man in Greek and Roman culture.They explore the complex relationship between humans and the gods.

Question 12

How did the development of democracy impact the classical period?A: The democratic republic emerged as an alternative to tyrannical forms of government.B: Combined with feudalism, democracy helped to promote economic stability.C: Democratic forms provided opportunities for women to serve in political leadership roles.D: Democratic representation served to eliminate oligarchy as a viable form of government.

Answer 12

The democratic republic emerged as an alternative to tyrannical forms of government.

Question 13

What is the significance of the kouros in terms of cultural exchange during the classical period?A: It is a Greek refinement of the Egyptian figural sculpture.B: It is a Roman style of household decoration that was also used by wealthy Greeks. C: It is an art form that the Greeks borrowed from the Phoenicians for religious and cultural festivals.D: It is an Iberian artifact used by the Greeks to mark burial sites.

Answer 13

It is a Greek refinement of the Egyptian figural sculpture.

Question 14

How is the classical concept of the “republic” still evidenced in contemporary life?A: In a republic, voting citizens have supreme rule but decisions are carried out through elected officials, which is the foundation of the American political system.B: In a republic, the decisions and laws are made by presidents with constitutional authority, which is the basis of American democracy.C: In a republic, citizens elect senators to serve for six years, which forms the basis of the legislative branch of the U.S. government.D: In a republic, which means “rule by the people,” all citizens have an equal say in government decisions, which is the basic structure of American democracy.

Answer 14

In a republic, voting citizens have supreme rule but decisions are carried out through elected officials, which is the foundation of the American political system.

Question 15

Which two beliefs are characteristic of the Renaissance? Choose 2 answers A: Scientific inquiry will increase human knowledge of the world.B: A reduction in dependence on slave labor should be society’s goal.C: Church doctrine provides the most accurate model for the ideal social life.D: Classical literary and philosophical works provide resources for learning and living.

Answer 15

Scientific inquiry will increase human knowledge of the world.Classical literary and philosophical works provide resources for learning and living.

Question 16

What was the effect of rationalism during the Renaissance?A: Rationalism supplied a new perspective for people to think about science and nature instead of relying on superstitious or religious explanations for natural phenomena.B: Rationalism took an anti-secularism approach to nature and scienceC: Rationalism signaled a return to the classical period’s mythological explanations for natural phenomena.D: Rationalism encouraged individuals to seek out explanations for natural phenomena by examining classical mythology and explanations for nature.

Answer 16

Rationalism supplied a new perspective for people to think about science and nature instead of relying on superstitious or religious explanations for natural phenomena.

Question 17

Which statement is true of the madrigals during the Renaissance?A: Madrigal compositions used a solo voice and focused mainly on the pursuit of political power.B: Madrigal composers incorporated various instruments to imitate the human voice.C: Madrigal compositions used instruments instead of the human voice to heighten the emotional experience for audiences.D: Madrigal composers created secular songs that married the sound of the music to the written word.

Answer 17

Madrigal composers created secular songs that married the sound of the music to the written word.

Question 18

How does Leonardo da Vinci’s The Last Supper exemplify Renaissance art?A: It employs linear perspective to create the illusion of depth on a flat surface.B: It devotes the majority of the scene to a naturalistic depiction of the landscape.C: It focuses on classical themes and avoids biblical narratives.D: It adheres to traditional fresco painting methods.

Answer 18

It employs linear perspective to create the illusion of depth on a flat surface.

Question 19

How did Gutenberg’s introduction of the printing press to Germany in the 1400s impact culture and religion in Renaissance Europe?A: Because Gutenberg’s printing press was slow and inefficient, the expense of production limited printed books to nobility and religious leaders.B: The printing press allowed religious reformers to spread their ideas to a larger audience and allowed people greater access to written materials such as poems and novels.C: Gutenberg’s printing press allowed Germany to dominate the religious reform movement.D: The printing press revolutionized European society by equalizing social classes and re-distributing wealth from the nobility and the Catholic church to the lower classes.

Answer 19

The printing press allowed religious reformers to spread their ideas to a larger audience and allowed people greater access to written materials such as poems and novels.

Question 20

How did global exploration, such as during the golden age of Spain, contribute to art and literature of the Renaissance?A: Despite the exploration, artists and writers remained focused primarily on traditional themes of the ancient Roman Empire in their works.B: Artists and writers were inspired by the travels of explorers and incorporated themes of adventure and conquest into paintings and stories.C: Portuguese explorers in Africa helped promote the incorporation of African styles in painting and sculpture.D: Artists and writers seldom incorporated themes of global exploration because these themes contradicted with Christian religious dogma.

Answer 20

Artists and writers were inspired by the travels of explorers and incorporated themes of adventure and conquest into paintings and stories.

Question 21

How is the theme of Renaissance humanism present in contemporary life?A: A high value is placed on human rights, an individual’s education, and promotion of social rightsB: A high value is placed on environmentalism, natural resources, and preservation of historical sitesC: A high value is placed on promoting happiness through mindfulness, meditation, and self-enhancementD: A high value is placed on being a member of a globalized society and striving for social justice

Answer 21

A high value is placed on human rights, an individual’s education, and promotion of social rights

Question 22

What does classicism refer to as used in the term neoclassicism?A: Using the visual art and architectural motifs of ancient GreeceB: Adopting the political philosophy of SocratesC: Promoting a Roman-style checks and balances governmentD: Applying the idea of Platonic forms through science and math

Answer 22

Using the visual art and architectural motifs of ancient Greece

Question 23

Which concept did the philosophy of Deism contribute to the Enlightenment period?A: God created the universe according to scientific laws and principles and lets it function on its own.B: Religious pluralism should be embraced and incorporated into everyday life.C: Religion cannot be explained by human reason; it can only be explained through faith.D: Science is useful, but it is secondary to the study of religious doctrine.

Answer 23

God created the universe according to scientific laws and principles and lets it function on its own.

Question 24

How does Thomas Jefferson’s plantation home, Monticello, exemplify neoclassical architectural style?A: It uses asymmetrical curving lines on the west exterior facade.B: It incorporates Ionic columns and Gothic arches in the west facade.C: It contains a columned facade and a pedimented front porch lined with Doric columns.D: It uses stucco and adobe in the construction of the house.

Answer 24

It contains a columned facade and a pedimented front porch lined with Doric columns.

Question 25

What is the political significance of Jacques Louis David’s 1793 neoclassical work The Death of Marat?A: It exposes the pointless and lonely tragedy of Enlightenment revolutionary fervor. B: It affirms the ideals of French monarchists against revolutionary upheaval.C: It glorifies the Enlightenment ideals of revolutionary heroism and self-sacrifice.D: It calls for measured reform in the face of revolutionary terror.

Answer 25

It glorifies the Enlightenment ideals of revolutionary heroism and self-sacrifice.

Question 26

How did philosopher Rousseau’s concept of the “noble savage” set the stage for Enlightenment debates of the corruption and evils of slavery?A: Rousseau argued that slavery was the most destructive evil of mankind and should be immediately ended throughout the world.B: Rousseau’s arguments, taking into account British financial interests fueled by slavery, helped focus Enlightenment debates on the human condition.C: Rousseau’s arguments that native peoples were morally superior to “civilized” man, led to the romantic-period attitude that every man should have the right to live a natural life.D: Rousseau argued that native populations needed to be controlled through colonization, a belief that romantic thinkers would come to rebuke.

Answer 26

Rousseau’s arguments that native peoples were morally superior to “civilized” man, led to the romantic-period attitude that every man should have the right to live a natural life.

Question 27

What effect did the rise of capitalism have during the neoclassical period?A: It increased the exchange of ideas.B: It ended the Catholic church’s political monopoly.C: It ended the European practice of colonialism.D: It led to Spain’s reemergence as a global power

Answer 27

It increased the exchange of ideas.

Question 28

How does the contemporary idea of progress relate to the Enlightenment idea of progress?A: Contemporary society, like that of the Enlightenment period, emphasizes education’s role in the individual obtaining economic progress.B: Contemporary society places great emphasis on an individual’s education, which parallels the Enlightenment view that the pursuit of knowledge was a form of moral progress.C: Progress today refers primarily to technological advancement, whereas during the Enlightenment, progress mostly referred to social change.D: In today’s world, social progress is more important than the technological progress advocated by Enlightenment thinkers.

Answer 28

Contemporary society places great emphasis on an individual’s education, which parallels the Enlightenment view that the pursuit of knowledge was a form of moral progress.

Question 29

Which political ideology arose in the romantic period?A: CommunismB: FascismC: NationalismD: Utilitarianism

Answer 29

Nationalism

Question 30

Which three attributes apply to music from the romantic period? Choose 3 answers A: Exploration of heroic and nationalistic themes B: Focus on the dramatic and expressive qualities of soundC: Expansion of the orchestra to include a larger number and variety of instrumentsD: An increase in the use of monophony and plainsongE: A return to simple harmonic structure and shorter duration of worksF: Experimentation with electronic instruments and computer-generated sounds

Answer 30

Exploration of heroic and nationalistic themesFocus on the dramatic and expressive qualities of soundExpansion of the orchestra to include a larger number and variety of instruments

Question 31

How does Ludwig van Beethoven’s Ninth Symphony differ from previous classical symphonies?A: It uses a small orchestra and dancers.B: It is longer and incorporates choral movements.C: It uses saxophones and steel-string guitars.D: It is organized into one large movement.

Answer 31

It is longer and incorporates choral movements.

Question 32

Read the following passage from Walt Whitman’s “Song of Myself”: “My tongue, every atom of my blood, form’d from this soil, this air, Born here of parents born here from parents the same, and their parents the same, I, now thirty-seven years old in perfect health begin, Hoping to cease not till death.” How does this poem exemplify themes from the romantic period?A: It reflects an egalitarian viewpoint through an intimate connection with nature.B: It stresses the importance of noble lineage through connections with the natural world.C: It has Whitman introduce himself as superior to others by closely connecting himself to nature.D: It emphasizes the value of scientific breakthroughs by carefully examining nature

Answer 32

It reflects an egalitarian viewpoint through an intimate connection with nature.

Question 33

How did the writings of romantic poets and novelists impact society during the romantic period?A: They demonstrated how reason and logic are sufficient to reveal human nature.B: They fostered the belief that a classical education is a necessary foundation for artists.C: They demonstrated the importance of subjective experience and emotion.D: They provided instructions for living life in a morally correct way.

Answer 33

They demonstrated the importance of subjective experience and emotion.

Question 34

How does John Nash’s architectural design of England’s Royal Pavilion reflect cross-cultural influences of the romantic period?A: The Royal Pavilion incorporates structural elements of Mughal and Islamic architecture.B: The architectural design of the Royal Pavilion was influenced by John Nash’s trip to America.C: The Royal Pavilion demonstrates key architectural influences from South America.D: The architectural design of the Royal Pavilion draws primarily from classical Greek structures.

Answer 34

The Royal Pavilion incorporates structural elements of Mughal and Islamic architecture.

Question 35

How do works of music from the romantic period continue to influence contemporary life?A: Musical melodies from famous romantic period compositions can be heard in contemporary popular songs, such as Eric Carmen’s “All by Myself.” B: The romantic principles of structure and clarity demonstrated in the works of Bach and Handel can be seen in many contemporary compositions, such as those by Madonna.C: Symphonies and operas from composers such as Bach and Handel explored key romantic ideas of conformity and restraint, which are commonly seen in contemporary music.D: The romantic operas of Brahms and Bach are still performed today in small, intimate theaters, sometimes referred to as “black boxes.”

Answer 35

Musical melodies from famous romantic period compositions can be heard in contemporary popular songs, such as Eric Carmen’s “All by Myself.”

Question 36

Which development sparked class consciousness in Europe in the mid-19th century?A: The acceptance of scientific materialismB: A desire to return to agrarian lifeC: The economic effects of industrializationD: An emphasis on reason and the study of logic

Answer 36

The economic effects of industrialization

Question 37

What is the standard definition of natural selection, as described in Charles Darwin’s On the Origin of Species?A: Natural selection is an evolutionary process where certain traits are carried into subsequent generations and other traits are biologically eliminated in a living organism.B: Natural selection is an evolutionary process where traits that do not increase an organism’s biological fitness are passed down to subsequent generations.C: Natural selection is the process by which living organisms remain the same over time.D: Natural selection is the process that causes a living organism to reproduce and populate a selected environment.

Answer 37

Natural selection is an evolutionary process where certain traits are carried into subsequent generations and other traits are biologically eliminated in a living organism.

Question 38

How does Leo Tolstoy’s work War and Peace represent realist themes?A: It embraces fiction to narrate an epic battle adventure.B: It grounds a nonfictional romance in a stylized, fictional context.C: It emphasizes individual characters facing true-to-life situations.D: It draws on letters and journals to glorify European culture.

Answer 38

It emphasizes individual characters facing true-to-life situations.

Question 39

Which two themes of the realist period are explored in Henrik Ibsen’s play A Doll’s House? Choose 2 answersA: The rights of womenB: Individual rejection of social conventionC: MulticulturalismD: Revival of classical literary techniquesE: Emphasis on nature as inspiration

Answer 39

The rights of womenIndividual rejection of social convention

Question 40

How did Marx’s critique of the Industrial Revolution impact the subject matter of literature from the realist period?A: Realist literature focused on the romance of traditional country life.B: Realist literature emphasized the everyday plight of the poor and working class.C: Realist literature rejected the principle of objectivism and turned toward idealism.D: Realist literature rejected working class Marxist themes in order to be profitable.

Answer 40

Realist literature emphasized the everyday plight of the poor and working class.

Question 41

How does Alfons Mucha’s poster for Victorien Sardou’s Gismonda demonstrate the influence of Eastern culture on European art?A: It reflects Mughal geometric styles and patterns.B: It demonstrates Confucian principles of balance and harmony.C: It represents the mixing of Ottoman and European artistic styles.D: It borrows from the style of Japanese woodblock prints.

Answer 41

It borrows from the style of Japanese woodblock prints.

Question 42

How have Darwin’s writings and theories of evolutionary biology contributed to beliefs about human existence in today’s world?A: Darwin’s writings and ideas about the nature of evolutionary change have impacted modern ideas by teaching that moral choices are caused by natural selection.B: Darwin’s explorations paved the way for more understanding of the nature of change in living organisms, helping humanity to better understand human ancestry and biological lineage.C: Darwin’s ideas of natural selection and evolution have inspired modern theorists to think that human existence began on remote islands, such as the Galapagos.D: Darwin’s theories of evolutionary biology have contributed to modern ideas that humans have only existed as a species for 6,000 years.

Answer 42

Darwin’s explorations paved the way for more understanding of the nature of change in living organisms, helping humanity to better understand human ancestry and biological lineage.

Question 43

Which of the following are true of the relationship between the humanities and technology? (Choose two.)A: Technology has led to an increase in globalization by making the world smaller and connecting people together through social networks via the internetB: The internet increased the value of art because online auctions improved the demand for art while the supply of collectable art stayed the same.C: Technology has increased our ability to preserve, document and share works of art, literature, and music in a way that is unprecedented.D: The internet increased the quality of literature because self-publishing opened the door to authors that have historically been undiscovered.

Answer 43

A: Technology has led to an increase in globalization by making the world smaller and connecting people together through social networks via the internetC: Technology has increased our ability to preserve, document and share works of art, literature, and music in a way that is unprecedented.

Question 44

Which of the following themes is found in multiple historical periods?A: IndividualismB: GlobalizationC: HumilityD: Exoticism

Answer 44

A: Individualism

Question 45

How do we identify themes in a literary or artistic work?A: Identify the moods within the works.B: Analyze the structural elements of the work.C: Look for the unifying or main ideas.D: Research the historical context.

Answer 45

C: Look for the unifying or main ideas.

Question 46

Which of the following is true of myths? (Choose two.)A: They are traditional stories of a people or culture that are told to explain natural phenomena and to record values and belief systems from generation to generation.B: They use logic and emotional appeals to mislead and misdirect from the truth.C: They utilize archetypes and symbols to find a deeper understanding of life.D: They all use the monomyth to present one central truth about life.

Answer 46

A: They are traditional stories of a people or culture that are told to explain natural phenomena and to record values and belief systems from generation to generation.C: They utilize archetypes and symbols to find a deeper understanding of life.

Question 47

Which discipline of the Humanities is primarily concerned with critical inquiry and reasoned argument?A: LiteratureB: MusicC: PhilosophyD: Film

Answer 47

C: Philosophy

Question 48

The Bayeux Tapestry’s depiction of the Norman Conquest of England fulfills which purpose of art?A: Art enabling commerce.B: Art as political propaganda.C: Art illuminating the spiritual.D: Art offering new perspectives.

Answer 48

B: Art as political propaganda.

Question 49

What are the Humanities?A: The study of the financial and medical resources provided to areas of the world that are underdeveloped or in a state of crisis.B: The study of the how the human race understands and documents the human experience through creative contributions in art, music, literature, philosophy, religion, dance, etc.C: The study of the chemical and biological factors that make us all human including recurring genetic sequences in our evolutionary development.D: The study of the primary influence of reason and logic in defining what it means to be human.

Answer 49

B: The study of the how the human race understands and documents the human experience through creative contributions in art, music, literature, philosophy, religion, dance, etc.

Question 50

Which of the following are examples of universal themes in this Module?A: Love and the HeroB: Time and TroubleC: Wealth and WantD: Health and Harmony

Answer 50

A: Love and the Hero

Question 51

Why is E.O. Wilson’s theory of consilience important to the study of the Humanities?A: It reinforces interdisciplinary study and facilitates the exchange of information necessary to create a more holistic understanding of who we are.B: It silenced critics of the Humanities by providing an empirical explanation of what it means to be human.C: It brought together Eastern and Western understandings of social structure and allowed autocratic and democratic governments to coexist peacefully.D: It clearly defined the boundary between science and art and stressed the importance of disciplinary homogeny.

Answer 51

A: It reinforces interdisciplinary study and facilitates the exchange of information necessary to create a more holistic understanding of who we are.

Question 52

How was Humanism reflected in the nonwestern world?A: Ancient Chinese culture embraced principles in Confucianism and Buddhism that mirrored Humanist principles.B: Expeditions to the North and South poles expanded Humanist ideology to the most remote points of the globe.C: The nonwestern world struggled to compete with advancements in math, language and philosophy that flourished in Ancient Greece.D: Trade routes in the Far East enabled the exchange of goods and commerce similar to what was occurring in the West.

Answer 52

A: Ancient Chinese culture embraced principles in Confucianism and Buddhism that mirrored Humanist principles

Question 53

How does studying the Humanities increase cross-cultural communication?A: It gives us the authority to judge other cultures that fail to meet our own cultural standards.B: It gives us insight into the technology we use today to transmit data and a window into the future of transmission speeds.C: It helps us to interact with and understand a variety of people from different times and different places through their creative contributions.D: It provides an avenue for exploring the genetic link we all share through the extraction and replication of specific strands of DNA.

Answer 53

C: It helps us to interact with and understand a variety of people from different times and different places through their creative contributions.

Question 54

How does studying the portrayal of love over time enhance one’s understanding of humanity?A: The study of love in all its forms (eros, agape, and platonic love) illustrates a distinction in types of love that has captured the attention of artists.B: Although people have portrayed love over time, it is not an important theme within the humanities.C: The concept of platonic love was developed in the 20th century, and reflects contemporary scientific principles.D: Although people have portrayed love over time, the beliefs about how love forms between two people have remained the same.

Answer 54

A: The study of love in all its forms (eros, agape, and platonic love) illustrates a distinction in types of love that has captured the attention of artists.

Question 55

What is the difference between a myth and a monomyth?A: Myths are a collection of facts about a particular culture. The monomyth is a single fact about a culture.B: A myth is a traditional story of a culture’s origins. The monomyth is a traditional story of a culture’s beliefs about the future.C: Myths are simple, short stories about a culture. The monomyth is a long and complicated myth.D: Myths can include a wide variety of narratives and archetypes. The monomyth focuses on the hero’s journey.

Answer 55

D: Myths can include a wide variety of narratives and archetypes. The monomyth focuses on the hero’s journey.

Question 56

Match the work with the description:A. Emphasized the themes of order and balance in its construction as a temple to the goddess Athena, patron of Athens.B. Applied reason and logical thought to ideas about government and how to live a good, balanced life.C. An epic poem narrating the story of an ideal Greek hero who combined all the greatest virtues of Greek culture, as well as showing his interaction with the Greek pantheon of gods.D. A story of a man who lives his life not knowing the truth of his parentage and whose pride ultimately causes him to ignore his flawed humanity, resulting in the ultimate punishment of blindness and exile.E. A play about heroic women who withhold sex from their husbands in order to end the Peloponnesian war and force a more democratic, egalitarian political climate.

Answer 56

B. The RepublicD. Oedipus RexC. The OdysseyA. The ParthenonE. Lysistrata

Question 57

Sappho’s lyric poem “A Lament for Adonis” represents what major theme of the Classical Period?A: The theme of polytheism because it depicts the Roman Empire’s conversion to Christianity.B: The theme of humanism because it emphasizes human passions and emotions rather than idealized gods.C: The theme of balance because it uses the Socratic Method to show that men should be more like the gods.D: The theme of the chivalry because it depicts how a noble man should court a woman.

Answer 57

B: The theme of humanism because it emphasizes human passions and emotions rather than idealized gods.

Question 58

Why is the statue The Metropolitan Kouros a notable example of Greek sculpture? A: It emphasized martial prowess and symbolized the power of the empire.B: It utilized contrapposto to emphasize the asymmetry of the human form.C: It was designed along the Greek cross plan and was the first lifelike representation of a man.D: It utilized vertical and horizontal symmetry in creating the human form.

Answer 58

D: It utilized vertical and horizontal symmetry in creating the human form.

Question 59

Which of the following is an innovation during the Classical Period that was based on balance and reason?A: The development of Western philosophy and the ideas that underlie the modern scientific method.B: The development of the first system of universities, which are still important today.C: Advances made in architecture such as pointed arches, ribbed vaults, and flying buttresses.D: Advances made in ballet, with the codification of standard positions and moves.

Answer 59

A: The development of Western philosophy and the ideas that underlie the modern scientific method.

Question 60

What is the primary difference between Greek and Roman societies?A: The Greeks were primarily agricultural village-dwellers, while the Romans were urban cosmopolitans.B: The Greeks lived in democratically-run city-states while the Romans had a larger centralized republic and eventually empire.C: Greek society centered around outdoor plays while Roman society focused on music and poetry.D: The Greeks worshipped a pantheon of mythological gods while the Romans were primarily monotheistic.

Answer 60

B: The Greeks lived in democratically-run city-states while the Romans had a larger centralized republic and eventually empire.

Question 61

How do the visual art and architecture of Greece and Rome differ (choose 2)?A: Much of the sculpture in Greece was focused on honoring deities and elevating the human form while Rome used art predominantly to glorify the Roman Empire.B: Greek and Roman art and architecture used artistic motifs that originated in Egyptian art and architecture.C: The art and architecture of Greece and Rome were extremely similar, so differences are minor and inconsequential.D: The art and architecture of Greece and Rome developed separately, so they share little in common.E: The Greeks relied on post-and-lintel construction, and the Romans developed the use of columns and arches to design larger buildings.

Answer 61

A: Much of the sculpture in Greece was focused on honoring deities and elevating the human form while Rome used art predominantly to glorify the Roman Empire.E: The Greeks relied on post-and-lintel construction, and the Romans developed the use of columns and arches to design larger buildings.

Question 62

Which of the following reflects the theme of humanism in the Classical Period? (Choose 2)A: Romans worshipped many of the same gods that the Greeks did, especially the Muses. B: Greek philosophers questioned the truth of ancient religious myths in which gods acted unjustly.C: Monotheistic religions competed with the polytheism of the Greek and Roman religions.D: Aristotle investigated qualities that led to human excellence and made for a good life.E: Greek philosophers encouraged people to emulate the gods as examples of ideal humans.

Answer 62

A: Romans worshipped many of the same gods that the Greeks did, especially the Muses. D: Aristotle investigated qualities that led to human excellence and made for a good life.

Question 63

Which of the following types of cultural exchange took place during the Classical Period?A: Greek polytheistic religion quelled many outside influences and led to the eventual demise of the Greek pantheon.B: The Greeks borrowed the alphabet of the Phoenicians and used Egyptian influences in their sculpture.C: The Roman Empire fell because it allowed too much diversity from different European cultures.D: The Romans were influenced by the militarism of the Egyptians when creating the busts of important leaders.

Answer 63

B: The Greeks borrowed the alphabet of the Phoenicians and used Egyptian influences in their sculpture.

Question 64

Which of the following were the main means of cultural exchange during the Classical Period? (Choose 2)A: Greece and Rome’s proximity to the Mediterranean Sea facilitated the exchange of goods and ideas with other civilizations.B: The Silk Road provided access to Asia, allowing Eastern religions such as Buddhism and Daoism to filter into Europe along with goods.C: Pilgrimages by Greeks and Romans to religious sites in the East brought back important religious artifacts and ideas.D: The Golden Road between Greece and Asia brought a steady stream of goods, artistic influences, and religious ideas.E: The Asiatic Sea provided a ready means for transport of goods between Greece, Rome, and Asia, including Eastern religions such as Buddhism and Hinduism.

Answer 64

A: Greece and Rome’s proximity to the Mediterranean Sea facilitated the exchange of goods and ideas with other civilizations.B: The Silk Road provided access to Asia, allowing Eastern religions such as Buddhism and Daoism to filter into Europe along with goods.

Question 65

Which of the following aspects of life today are directly influenced by the Classical Period? (Choose 2)A: DemocracyB: GlobalizationC: U.S. National MonumentsD: Free verse poetryE: Performance art

Answer 65

A: DemocracyC: U.S. National Monuments

Question 66

How does the contemporary film Oh Brother, Where Art Thou? represent classical influence?A: It follows the structure of a “coming of age” novel, in which an inexperienced protagonist encounters challenges that lead to him to mature and gain self-knowledge.B: It employs the conventions of a comedy of manners, in which the protagonist satirizes the hypocrisy of high society.C: The protagonist’s journey draws on a number of motifs, themes, and characters from the classical epic The Odyssey.D: The protagonist completes his heroic quest while displaying the ideals of chivalry in his actions.

Answer 66

C: The protagonist’s journey draws on a number of motifs, themes, and characters from the classical epic The Odyssey.

Question 67

In his work, The Republic, Plato describes how best to create a fair and orderly society. Which of the following most closely represents his argument?A: People are incapable of using reason and rationality to create harmony and justice, and therefore, they must be ruled by the gods who are able to determine right from wrong.B: People will naturally use their abilities to reason and think logically to make fair decisions, which will result in a just and harmonious society.C: People are able to think rationally, but they are they are predisposed to act in their own self-interest, so they should be ruled by a philosopher-king who makes decisions based on reason and justice.D: People live most of their lives in ignorance and can only believe what they see, so they must be ruled by philosophers who possess the ability to use reason to determine virtue and morality

Answer 67

C: People are able to think rationally, but they are they are predisposed to act in their own self-interest, so they should be ruled by a philosopher-king who makes decisions based on reason and justice.

Question 68

How did Aristotle’s teaching reflect humanism in the Classical Period?A: He argued that reason is necessary to guide humans to right behavior and that achieving balance through the Golden Mean creates a virtuous character.B: He argued that human nature is attracted to evil and only through strict adherence to religious teachings might an individual find virtue.C: He argued that the greatest happiness can be found in the rejection of religion and the grasping of material comforts, such as wealth and glory.D: He argued that humans are inclined to be good so they have no need of reason or logic and should base their behavior on natural desire.

Answer 68

A: He argued that reason is necessary to guide humans to right behavior and that achieving balance through the Golden Mean creates a virtuous character.

Question 69

Which musical fragments were dedicated to the god Apollo and are among the earliest examples of written music?A: Gregorian ChantB: The Delphic HymnsC: The ChorusD: The Lysistrata

Answer 69

B: The Delphic Hymns

Question 70

Which of the following are themes introduced in the Classical Period (choose 2)?A: Feudalism and chivalryB: Ornamentation and Theatrum MundiC: A focus on balance and reasonD: Divine right and absolutismE: A focus on humanism and truth

Answer 70

C: A focus on balance and reasonE: A focus on humanism and truth

Question 71

Match each of the following works to its description:A. Sculpture emphasizing the renewed learning from classical sources that focused on ideal human forms.B. Renaissance political dissertation on government that advocates the idea that the end justifies the means.C. A work of Reformation art, this watercolor signifies an interest in the natural world, depicting the subject in fine detail with almost photographic accuracy.D. Unaccompanied vocal works that employed the polyphonic use of 3-6 voices and were secular in nature.E. Dialogue that emphasized how members of a Renaissance court could portray their own unique personalities and self-fashioning.

Answer 71

A. Michelangelo’s DavidD. MadrigalsE: The CourtierB: The PrinceC: Young Hare (Durer)

Question 72

Which TWO of the following were true of society during the Renaissance period:A: Universities suffered as the societies began to focus more on trade than education.B: Religious reformers such as Martin Luther split with the Catholic church, ultimately resulting in the formation of ProtestantismC: The Crusades brought stability to Eastern Europe and increased the wealth of many European kingdoms.D: Many intellectuals broadened their perspectives beyond Church teachings after the discovery and spread of previously “lost” Classical writings.

Answer 72

B: Religious reformers such as Martin Luther split with the Catholic church, ultimately resulting in the formation of ProtestantismD: Many intellectuals broadened their perspectives beyond Church teachings after the discovery and spread of previously “lost” Classical writings.

Question 73

Which of the following was emphasized by Renaissance humanism?A: Humanists sought to achieve secular ends at the expense of religious ideas.B: Humanists sought to educate the whole person, including the physical, intellectual, and spiritual aspects of human beings.C: Humanists sought to teach humans how to live in a world without faith in metanarratives.D: Humanists were committed to the ideal of militant nationalism in all aspects of civic life.

Answer 73

B: Humanists sought to educate the whole person, including the physical, intellectual, and spiritual aspects of human beings.

Question 74

How is Leonardo’s Mona Lisa representative of Renaissance painting?A: It reflects an idealized, distantly spiritual human form.B: It treats its subject with realistic detail and perspective.C: It employs opulent decoration and embellishment to awe the viewer.D: It treats nature as a fallen world in need of a redeemer.

Answer 74

B: It treats its subject with realistic detail and perspective.

Question 75

How does the following speech from Shakespeare’s Hamlet reflect the themes of the Renaissance? “What a piece of work is a man! How noble in reason, how infinite in faculty! In form and moving how express and admirable! In action how like an Angel! In apprehension how like a god! The beauty of the world! The paragon of animals!”A: The speech reflects the values of humanism by emphasizing the power of learning and an individual’s use of it.B: The speech compares humanity to the gods in order to show our equality to the pantheon.C: The speech is made by the character Hamlet whose name indicates the high value placed on opulence and personal wealth in the Renaissance.D: The speech describes men as the greatest of animals in order to emphasize the Renaissance’s innovation of scientific study of nature.

Answer 75

A: The speech reflects the values of humanism by emphasizing the power of learning and an individual’s use of it.

Question 76

What was Martin Luther’s role in advocating Christian doctrine during the Renaissance?A: Luther’s Ninety-five Theses was accepted by the Catholic Church as a sound theological approach to Christian doctrine.B: The Holy Roman Emperor declared Martin Luther and his theology worthy of sainthood.C: As a priest, Martin Luther accepted his role as an intermediary between the faithful and God with the intent to challenge Protestantism.D: Martin Luther was a priest and theologian who challenged papal infallibility.

Answer 76

D: Martin Luther was a priest and theologian who challenged papal infallibility.

Question 77

Which of the following is NOT an example of Cultural Exchange in the Renaissance?A: The expansion of trade routes by sea allowed spices, gems, and silk to arrive from Asia.B: The Moorish instrument “rabab” influenced the Spanish viola de gambaC: African artists influenced European sculptors with their carved ivory.D: Egyptian idiograms influenced European sculptors with their symmetrical forms.

Answer 77

D: Egyptian idiograms influenced European sculptors with their symmetrical forms.

Question 78

Which of the following is an example of a “Renaissance man or woman”?A: A well-read person who models their life on the pursuits and interests of Leonardo da Vinci.B: A successful business person who plays the clarinet, rides horses competitively, and publishes articles on scientific and artistic topics. C: A doctor who sacrifices all other aspects of his life to become the top performer in his field.D: A politician who does everything in his power to come to office, no matter how unethical his decisions become.

Answer 78

B: A successful business person who plays the clarinet, rides horses competitively, and publishes articles on scientific and artistic topics.

Question 79

How did advancements in science lead to innovations in other disciplines during the Renaissance period? A: Scientific knowledge helped develop theories of natural law, which supported the belief that the close study of Nature would reveal God’s eternal plan.B: Scientific knowledge about the female reproductive process led to medical advancements and improved mortality rates for women and children.C: 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 perspective and chiaroscuro.D: Scientific knowledge expounded upon Aristotle’s doctrine of the Golden Mean, which asserted that virtue is the desirable middle point between two extremes.

Answer 79

C: 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 perspective and chiaroscuro.

Question 80

Which of the following literary devices were popular during the Renaissance?(Choose Two)A: Soliloquy, in which a character speaks aloud to himself on stage, giving the audience access to his inner thoughts.B: Metaphysical conceit, which is is an elaborate metaphor that compares two dissimilar things.C:. Stream-of-consciousness, which is an associative type of narration that attempts to replicate the workings of a character’s mind.D: Blank verse, which is poetic verse written in unrhymed iambic pentameter.

Answer 80

A: Soliloquy, in which a character speaks aloud to himself on stage, giving the audience access to his inner thoughts.D: Blank verse, which is poetic verse written in unrhymed iambic pentameter.

Question 81

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?A: MachiavelliB: AristotleC: ErasmusD: da Vinci

Answer 81

C: Erasmus

Question 82

How does art from the Renaissance illustrate cultural exchange and diversity? (Choose 2)A: The simplicity and realism of visual art showed a desire for open and honest communication between nations.B: Renaissance artists such as the glassmakers in Italy received inspiration from Muslim artisanal glassware.C: Carved ivory from Africa was featured in the homes of European royalty during the Renaissance.D: The invention of the printing press during the Renaissance allowed for innovative interdisciplinary expression, combining print-making with poetry.

Answer 82

B: Renaissance artists such as the glassmakers in Italy received inspiration from Muslim artisanal glassware.C: Carved ivory from Africa was featured in the homes of European royalty during the Renaissance.

Question 83

Match the following work to its description:A. Painting by Jacques-Louis David that shows three brothers swearing their allegiance to Rome and that became an inspiration for French revolutionaries.B. A 35-volume compilation of human knowledge that is viewed as one of the crowning achievements of Enlightenment thinking.C. A play by Moliere that utilizes satire to expose hypocrisy and offer religious and social criticism.D. Musical composition by Haydn in which the strings create a rhythmic sound that imitates a ticking clock.E. Jonathan Swift’s satire of human nature.

Answer 83

C. TartuffeD. Symphony No. 101 in D MajorB. EncyclopédieE. Gulliver’s TravelsA. Oath of the Horatii

Question 84

Which of the following statements would a Deist philosopher during the Enlightenment subscribe to? A: A Deist would believe that God is one’s constant companion and personal savior. B: A Deist would believe that the existence of God cannot be proven through human reason.C: A Deist would believe that God created the universe and decreed its order.D: A Deist would believe that God has a personal plan for each human being.

Answer 84

A Deist would believe that God created the universe and decreed its order.

Question 85

Which of the following philosophical approaches relies on direct observation and experimentation?A: EpicureanismB: RationalismC: EmpiricismD: Utilitarianism

Answer 85

C: Empiricism

Question 86

Which of the following statements is true of Classical music?A: It developed at the same time as the ancient Classical Period in the visual arts, literature and philosophy.B: It coincided with the Neoclassical movement in the visual arts and emphasized lyrical melodies over more homophonic texture.C: It embraced much of the musical tradition of the Renaissance including a focus on Madrigal songs.D: It favored the more intricate, complex and embellished structure popular in the Baroque Period.

Answer 86

B: It coincided with the Neoclassical movement in the visual arts and emphasized lyrical melodies over more homophonic texture.

Question 87

How did slave narratives, such as The Interesting Narrative of the Life of Olaudah Equiano, affect cultural exchange and diversity within the Enlightenment period?A: Cultural exchange and diversity was stifled by the popularity of the slave narrative which put forth a limited view of slavery.B: Slave narratives were popular forms of entertainment and were widely considered fictional.C: Slave narratives confirmed the pro-slavery sentiments popular in the American South during this time.D: Social progress was aided through realistic depictions of the living conditions of slaves.

Answer 87

D: Social progress was aided through realistic depictions of the living conditions of slaves.

Question 88

How does the Neoclassical Period influence contemporary culture?A: The religious view of Deism developed in the Neoclassical Period continues to be widely accepted today.B: Neoclassical art’s emphasis on order and clarity continue to be key themes of contemporary art in the Postmodern Period.C: Contemporary political satire, including shows like The Daily Show, traces its roots to the use of political satire in the Neoclassical Period.D: The opulent sets and costumes of today’s theatre stand in stark contrast to the spare, simplistic trappings of Neoclassical theatre.

Answer 88

C: Contemporary political satire, including shows like The Daily Show, traces its roots to the use of political satire in the Neoclassical Period.

Question 89

Which of the following are major themes of the Enlightenment? (Choose all that apply)A: DeismB: DeconstructionismC: EmpiricismD: OrderE: PassionF: Divine Right of Kings

Answer 89

A: DeismC: EmpiricismD: Order

Question 90

Why is Voltaire’s novel Candide a significant work from the Enlightenment? A: It uses an ironic tone to celebrate certain political and religious figures who were popular at the time.B: It is one of the first literary works to give a practical plan for building a utopian society based on Christian ideals.C: It is skeptical of philosophers who believe this is the best of all possible worldsD: It explores themes of industry and revolution, showing how these modern advances have exploited the poor.

Answer 90

C: It is skeptical of philosophers who believe this is the best of all possible worlds

Question 91

Why is Jacques-Louis David’s painting The Death of Marat typical of the Neoclassical style? (Select two) A: It uses sharp, clean lines and chiaroscuro.B: It is characterized by a playful tone and ornate embellishment.C: The figure has a sculpted quality, inspired by Classical statues.D: It has even, diffused lighting and distinct brushstrokes.

Answer 91

A: It uses sharp, clean lines and chiaroscuro.C: The figure has a sculpted quality, inspired by Classical statues.

Question 92

How did the rise of capitalism affect cultural exchange in the Enlightenment?A: The rise of capitalism created a barrier between North America and European nations, allowing individuals to concentrate solely on their own traditions.B: 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.C: The rise of capitalism increased the welfare of the slaves, whose songs were published during the period, allowing them to gain personal profit for the first time.D: The rise of capitalism allowed for the exchange of information, which in turn caused individuals to cling to the influence of traditional values.

Answer 92

B: 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.

Question 93

Why did many Enlightenment thinkers reject slavery?A: They embraced the dignity of individual human reason and thought, regardless of racial background.B: They were fascinated with African culture because of artists’ and writers’ interest in exoticism.C: They hoped to enlist slaves in their revolutionary plans to reform the governments of Europe and North America.D: They believed slavery to be an antiquated legal institution that belonged to the Classical ways of thinking.

Answer 93

A: They embraced the dignity of individual human reason and thought, regardless of racial background.

Question 94

Which of the following are characteristic uses of political satire? (Choose 1)A: To unify and emboldenB: To criticize and entertainC: To preserve and protectD: To celebrate and dignify

Answer 94

B: To criticize and entertain

Question 95

Which of the following statements about philosophical works in the Enlightenment is false?A: Jean-Jacques Rousseau’s theory of the “noble savage” placed the burden of educating Native Americans on the upper class and nobility.B: Mary Wollstonecraft argued that women were capable of rationality and should be educated in A Vindication of the Rights of Woman.C: Denis Diderot’s Encyclopédie represented a fundamental principle of the Enlightenment: to accumulate, codify, and preserve human knowledge.D: John Locke’s Two Treatise of Government advocated a more representative form of government, paving the way for more modern democracies.

Answer 95

A: Jean-Jacques Rousseau’s theory of the “noble savage” placed the burden of educating Native Americans on the upper class and nobility.

Question 96

How do themes of the Enlightenment contrast with themes of the Renaissance Period? (Choose Two)A: The Enlightenment valued the order and clarity of classical art, while the Renaissance Period focused on the classical ideas of humanism.B: The Enlightenment focused on the divine right of kings, whereas the Renaissance Period focused on themes of revolution.C: The Enlightenment embraced Deism’s understanding of God as a grand architect, while the Renaissance Period explored Catholic and Protestant teachings.D: The Enlightenment explored polytheism, while the Renaissance Period emphasized monotheism.E: The Enlightenment emphasized the importance of self-fashioning, while the Renaissance embraced skepticism.

Answer 96

A: The Enlightenment valued the order and clarity of classical art, while the Renaissance Period focused on the classical ideas of humanism.C: The Enlightenment embraced Deism’s understanding of God as a grand architect, while the Renaissance Period explored Catholic and Protestant teachings.

Question 97

Match the work with the description:A. A Gothic novel in which a scientist, in pursuit of ultimate knowledge, brings a corpse to life.B. A poem in free verse that explores the speaker’s connection to humanity and to natureC. A first-person account that documents the inhumanity and human rights abuses enacted by slavery, which helped to gather support for the abolitionist movement.D. A Gothic poem that represents the speaker’s persistent grief over the death of his beloved.E. An epic novel set on the high seas that recounts one man’s futile quest to dominate nature.

Answer 97

E. Moby DickD. The RavenB. Leaves of GrassA. FrankensteinC. The Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass

Question 98

Which of the following are themes of the Romantic period (Pick 3)?A: ExoticismB: NationalismC: ReasonD: PassionE: BalanceF: Chivalry

Answer 98

A: ExoticismB: NationalismD: Passion

Question 99

Which of the following best describes the role of nature in the Romantic Period (choose 2)?A: Nature inspired people to leave the cities and go back to more natural habitats.B: Nature was important for how it could reveal scientific truths, which led to a growth in religious skepticism.C: Nature was seen as a source of inspiration, and Romantic artists sought to represent the majesty and wisdom of nature in their works.D: Nature was a source of complex processes that challenged the prevailing focus on reasoned argument.E: Nature was seen as emotionally evocative and sublime and was used as a source of artistic inspiration.

Answer 99

C: Nature was seen as a source of inspiration, and Romantic artists sought to represent the majesty and wisdom of nature in their works.E: Nature was seen as emotionally evocative and sublime and was used as a source of artistic inspiration.

Question 100

Which of the following best describes the Byronic hero?A: The Byronic hero is a courageous figure who works to maintain social order and stability.B: The Byronic hero is a sensitive character who advocates compassion and practices non-violence.C: The Byronic hero is a reclusive character who believes that ultimate freedom is found by returning to nature.D: The Byronic hero is an intense and passionate figure who often defies authority and rebels against social conformity.

Answer 100

D: The Byronic hero is an intense and passionate figure who often defies authority and rebels against social conformity.

Question 101

Which sentence best describes Transcendentalism?A: A rejection of Empiricism and an emphasis on nature as a source of inspiration.B: A rejection of sentiment and an emphasis on religious beliefs and doctrines.C: A rejection of reason and an emphasis on the classical ideals of balance.D: A rejection of classicism and an emphasis on humanism.

Answer 101

A: A rejection of Empiricism and an emphasis on nature as a source of inspiration.

Question 102

How does the painting Saturn Devouring his Son (1819-1823) by Francisco de Goya exemplify the characteristics of Romantic art? A: It employs strictly realistic techniques to depict a mythical narrative.B: It draws upon myth to explore irrationality, superstition, and the dark side of artistic creativity.C: It glorifies a mythical character and depicts him in the role of a classic Byronic hero.D: It uses a dark and muted color palette, which is a main characteristic of Romantic painting.

Answer 102

B: It draws upon myth to explore irrationality, superstition, and the dark side of artistic creativity.

Question 103

Which of the following is true of architecture during the Romantic period? (select 2)A: The architects of the Romantic Period moved away from the grand and ornate styles of the Baroque Period and returned to classical forms.B: The architects of the Romantic Period embraced the Gothic Revival, a movement celebrating the religiosity of older Gothic buildings.C: The architects of the Romantic Period experimented with different building materials, such as iron, steel, and glass.D: The architects of the Romantic Period looked to Greek and Roman art for models of harmony, idealized realism, and reason.E: The architects of the Romantic Period developed the flying buttress, allowing their buildings to soar higher than ever before.

Answer 103

B: The architects of the Romantic Period embraced the Gothic Revival, a movement celebrating the religiosity of older Gothic buildings.C: The architects of the Romantic Period experimented with different building materials, such as iron, steel, and glass.

Question 104

How does Chopin’s Nocturne Opus 27, Number 1 display characteristics of Romantic period music?A: Its slow and steady pace and bright tone emphasizes the Romantic love of order and clarity.B: The piece has drastic tempo changes and shifts in mood that evoke strong changes in emotion.C: The piece is played by a large orchestra designed to show the superiority of the French.D: Its melodies take inspiration from traditional Hungarian folk music and attempt to capitalize on the work of Franz Liszt.

Answer 104

B: The piece has drastic tempo changes and shifts in mood that evoke strong changes in emotion.

Question 105

Which Romantic theme is reflected in the following excerpt from William Wordsworth’s The Prelude? OH there is blessing in this gentle breeze,A visitant that while it fans my cheekDoth seem half-conscious of the joy it bringsFrom the green fields, and from yon azure sky.Whate’er its mission, the soft breeze can comeTo none more grateful than to me; escapedFrom the vast city, where I long had pinedA discontented sojourner: now free,Free as a bird to settle where I will.A: Intense passion and emotion.B: Imagination, which has the ability to transform physical reality.C: Nature as a source of solace and inspiration.D: Exoticism and an interest in foreign lands.

Answer 105

C: Nature as a source of solace and inspiration.

Question 106

Which of the following is true of Beethoven’s Symphony No. 9 in D minor, Op. 125?A: It is longer and more dramatic than prior symphonies and utilizes many musicians, including vocalists. B: It is a symphonic representation of the Renaissance madrigal style and features the viola de gamba.C: It is dark and somber with several minor modes that are typical of Beethoven’s gothic period.D: It is constructed according to a complex musical algorithm that determined the pitch, length and proximity of notes.

Answer 106

A: It is longer and more dramatic than prior symphonies and utilizes many musicians, including vocalists.

Question 107

What influenced cultural exchange and diversity in the Romantic period? A: Train travel was developed, which allowed Europeans to visit more easily their neighboring countries.B: National pride was demonstrated through a resurgence of classical architectural styles.C: Exoticism in art and literature reflected the fascination Europeans had with non-Western cultures.D: African American spirituals, which reflected religious themes, were popularized during the period.

Answer 107

C: Exoticism in art and literature reflected the fascination Europeans had with non-Western cultures.

Question 108

American composers of hymns and church music were inspired by which of the following during the Romantic period?A: They were influenced by the exotic musical traditions of Islamic cultures.B: They integrated into their compositions new rhythms and techniques from Central and South America.C: They were inspired by the tribal dance and musical works of Native American populations.D: They looked abroad for inspiration, drawing from the works of the great Classical composers of Europe.

Answer 108

D: They looked abroad for inspiration, drawing from the works of the great Classical composers of Europe.

Question 109

Which musical technique popular in the Romantic period is still used in contemporary music today?A: MotifB: ChromaticismC: ConsonanceD: Assonance

Answer 109

B: Chromaticism

Question 110

Which American patriotic song had its roots in the Romantic period?A: “Yankee Doodle Dandy”B: “This Land is your Land”C: “Star-Spangled Banner”D: “God Bless America”

Answer 110

C: “Star-Spangled Banner”

Question 111

How do the themes of the Romantic Period contrast with the themes of the Neoclassical Period? (select 2)A: The themes of the Romantic Period are influenced by revolution and nationalism whereas the themes of the Neoclassical Period are influenced by advancements in science, philosophy, and politics.B: The themes of the Romantic Period reflect a fascination with exoticism and the Gothic whereas the themes of the Neoclassical Period reflect the opulence of the Counter Reformation movement.C: The themes of the Romantic Period are influenced by Counter Reformation movement whereas the themes of the Neoclassical Period are influenced by the power of nature to both inspire and destroy.D: The themes of the Romantic Period reflect the importance of nature as a source of wisdom and beauty whereas the themes of the Neoclassical Period reflect a rational and scientific exploration of the nature.

Answer 111

A: The themes of the Romantic Period are influenced by revolution and nationalism whereas the themes of the Neoclassical Period are influenced by advancements in science, philosophy, and politics.D: The themes of the Romantic Period reflect the importance of nature as a source of wisdom and beauty whereas the themes of the Neoclassical Period reflect a rational and scientific exploration of the

Question 112

Which of the following themes were rejected by the Realist period? (select two)A: IndustrialismB: MysticismC: DarwinismD: Age of DoubtE: The Sublime

Answer 112

B: MysticismE: The Sublime

Question 113

French painter Gustave Courbet once said: “I have never seen angels. Show me an angel and I will paint one.” Which philosophical approach from the Realist period does this quotation express?A: Scientific MaterialismB: DeismC: TranscendentalismD: Idealism

Answer 113

A: Scientific Materialism

Question 114

Which of the following was a major artistic innovation during the Realist period?A: The invention of linear perspectiveB: The invention of gas powered lampsC: The invention of photographyD: The invention of printing press

Answer 114

C: The invention of photography

Question 115

Which of the following best describes Realist theater of the late 19th-century?A: The plays were mainly melodramas, which are characterized as being highly emotional and sensational in action and plot.B: The plays were spectacles on grand scales, meant to demonstrate the prominence of imperial power.C: The plays were largely comic operas, which functioned to entertain people and distract them from their everyday concerns.D: The plays attempted to accurately depict ordinary life, using everyday vocabulary and exploring moral problems that would be relevant to audience members of the time.

Answer 115

D: The plays attempted to accurately depict ordinary life, using everyday vocabulary and exploring moral problems that would be relevant to audience members of the time.

Question 116

Which of the following best represents the beliefs and writings of 19th-century philosopher, John Stuart Mill?A: Mill believed that governments should exert more control over business and trade and that the proper place for women was in the private sphere.B: Mill believed that governments should intervene only when necessary to ensure the greater good and that women should have access to education and be given the right to vote.C: Mill believed that individuals should be free to act in their own interests at all times and that any societal constraints should be abolished.D: Mill believed that the American model of democratic rule was superior to the monarchy and he advocated for the abolishment of the British monarchy.

Answer 116

B: Mill believed that governments should intervene only when necessary to ensure the greater good and that women should have access to education and be given the right to vote.

Question 117

Which of the following Realist authors is best remembered for works that addressed social inequalities and the struggles of the working class in 19th century England?A: Mark TwainB: Charles DickensC: Leo TolstoyD: Kate Chopin

Answer 117

B: Charles Dickens

Question 118

Why is Henry Ossawa Tanner’s painting, The Thankful Poor, a significant work of the Realist Period?A: Tanner’s work was key in the Abolitionist movement because it portrayed African Americans as religious people.B: As opposed to presenting an ornate and imaginative setting as do many other Realist painters, Tanner chooses a simple setting as might be found in any household in the period.C: Tanner’s painting is widely regarded as a classic portrayal of African American dignity, and it enables viewers to relate emotionally to the man and the boy.D: Tanner utilizes Scientific Realism to show the psychological intensity of the emotions shared between the old man and the young boy.

Answer 118

C: Tanner’s painting is widely regarded as a classic portrayal of African American dignity, and it enables viewers to relate emotionally to the man and the boy.

Question 119

Which of the following are true of composer Claude Debussy?A: Debussy utilized the traditional eight note scale while others were utilizing the pentatonic scale.B: Debussy avoided the influence of other arts during the period, such as the works of painters and poetsC: Debussy maintained clear harmonic progressions and followed the traditions of former periods.D: Debussy experimented with unusual scale patterns, including scales from Eastern Asian music.

Answer 119

D: Debussy experimented with unusual scale patterns, including scales from Eastern Asian music

Question 120

Which late 19th-century art movements were inspired by the ancient traditions of Japanese woodblock painting? (Choose 3)A: ImpressionismB: CubismC: Art NouveauD: Post-ImpressionismE: Geometric Abstraction

Answer 120

A: ImpressionismC: Art NouveauD: Post-Impressionism

Question 121

The following image of Van Gogh’s Courtesan reflects what movement in the Realist Period?A: Art-NouveauB: JaponismeC: Un-checked D: JapanimeE: Origami

Answer 121

B: Japonisme

Question 122

In what ways is the Realist philosophy of Utilitarianism still relevant in present-day America?A: The Utilitarian emphasis on happiness for the greatest number is reflected in present-day society, in which the majority of the people in America are prosperous.B: The Utilitarian emphasis on happiness for the greatest number is reflected in the American healthcare system, which ensures access to free medical care for all citizens.C: The Utilitarian emphasis on the greatest good for the greatest number is reflected in many of our environmental policies, which work to safeguard our environment so as to protect our natural resources and ensure the overall health of society.D: The Utilitarian emphasis on the greatest good for the greatest number continues to influence corporate policy, in which the majority of private corporations provide resources and benefits to promote the wealth of the population as a whole.

Answer 122

C: The Utilitarian emphasis on the greatest good for the greatest number is reflected in many of our environmental policies, which work to safeguard our environment so as to protect our natural resources and ensure the overall health of society.

Question 123

How do themes of the Realist Period differ from the themes of the Romantic Period? (Choose 2)A: Industrialism is a primary concern in the Realist period, although it is not yet an issue in the Romantic period.B: Nature is treated with deep scientific and material interest in the Realist period, while in the Romantic period, nature is valued for its aesthetic function, in which it is often seen as a rich source of artistic inspiration.C: The Realists emphasize individualism by examining how individuals make complicated moral choices within the context of a larger society, while in Romanticism, the individual is often celebrated for being rebellious and rejecting social conventions.D: The Realists are interested in the supernatural and the occult, while the Romantics focus on the mystery of exotic cultures and locales.

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B: Nature is treated with deep scientific and material interest in the Realist period, while in the Romantic period, nature is valued for its aesthetic function, in which it is often seen as a rich source of artistic inspiration.C: The Realists emphasize individualism by examining how individuals make complicated moral choices within the context of a larger society, while in Romanticism, the individual is often celebrated for being rebellious and rejecting social conventions.

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The belief that human reason rather than revelation or authority is the source of all knowledge and the only valid basis for action.

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Rationalism

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reverence for tradition as a source of authority or values in religion, morality, or art.

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Traditionalism

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The philosophical view that all knowledge privates in sensory experience. (John Lockes philosophy that human beings know only what they seem hear, feel, taste or smell and what they can conclude from reflecting on their sensory experience)

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Empiricism

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Corrective ridicule in literature, or a work that is designed to correct an evil by means of ridicule. Not to be confused with verbal irony or sarcasm, purpose is to upbraid and to warn.

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Satire

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A cultural attraction to the attraction to the art and though of Ancient Greece and Rome. Beginning in 16th century Italy as a result of the study of classical literature.

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Neoclassicism

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A reaction against the cultural climate and values of neoclassicism. It insisted on the greater importance of 1) individualism 2) imagination 3) nature 4) the distant.

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Romanticism

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The attempt in fiction to create an illusion of actuality by the use of seemingly random detail or by the inclusion of the ordinarily or unpleasant in life.

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Realism

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A long, stylized narrative poem celebrating the deeds of a national or ethnic hero.

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Epic

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A short, highly compressed poem making a wise or humorous observation and ending with a witty twist.

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Epigram

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The regular recurrence of accented syllables in a line of poetry.

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Meter

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A variation of ballad stanza prevalent among hymns. (The first and third lines usually also rhyme)

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Common meter

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Identical sound in corresponding words or phrases.

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Rhyme

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Unrhymed iambic pentameter.

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Blank verse

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The giving of personal characteristics to something that is not a person.

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Personification

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In poetic diction: a roundabout, more elegant designation of something common.

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Periphrases

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The addressing of some non-personal (or absent) object as if it were able to reply.

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Apostrophe

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A short, narrative song.

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Ballad

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Consists of four iambic lines, of which the first and third have four stresses and the second and forth have three stresses and rhymes.

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Ballad stanza

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A nine-line stanza popular among romantic poets rhyming ababbcbcc with eight iambic pentameter lines followed by a line of iambic hexameter.

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Spenserian stanza

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A standard type or category of literature.

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Genre

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A drama that ends unhappily.

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Tragedy

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Drama that ends happily.

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Comedy

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A witty and often licentious satirical comedy popular during the reign of Charles II.

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Comedy of Manners

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Highly emotionalized and moralized comedy designed to arouse benevolent feelings.

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Sentimental Comedy

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An 18th century reaction against neoclassicism that anticipated romanticism. In subject matter writers favored the quality picturesque or the pitiful aiming to arouse human feelings through scenes of contentment or pathos.

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Sentimentalism

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A long highly stylized lyric poem written in a complex stanza on a serious theme and often for a specific occasion.

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Ode

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As pair of rhymed lines written in iambic pentameter.

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Heroic couplet

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A poetic foot consisting of two syllables the second of which is accented it repeats in a line of poetry 5 times.

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Iambic Pentameter

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An invented prose narrative whether it’s is allegory or may not serve the purpose of truth and virtue

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Fiction

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The official poet of a nation or region

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Poet Laureate

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Poetry written to enhance or make memorable a particular occasion, normally public and contemporary

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Occasional verse

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A story with a literal and an implied level of meaning the implied level of meaning may suggest actual persons placed events and situations or a set of ideas

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Allegory

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Artistically selected and refined language once considered essential to poetic expression.

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Poetic direction

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The inclusion of minute or even superfluous details to create an allusion of actuality

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Verisimilitude

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A special form of satire that mocks it’s subject by incongruous imitation either of its style or content or by incongruous representation in terms of high serious

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Burlesque

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A minor neoclassicism poetic genre in which a poem, usually of high moral seriousness takes the form of an address to a friend

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Verse epistle

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Instruction in literature

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Didacticism

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Age of Exploration

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Time period between the early fifteenth to the early seventeenth centuries when Europeans sailed around the globe and transferred goods, food, plants, and people (in the form of slaves) transforming the countries they reached.

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chromaticism

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The movement or displacement of notes by a half-step, as opposed to the tradition of whole-step movement in previous periods.

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classical humanism

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The cultural movement of the Renaissance, that emphasized the dignity, worth, and rationality of humankind.

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Classicism

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Aesthetic attitudes and principles found in the art, architecture, and literature of ancient Greece and Rome.

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colonialism

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The political, economic, and cultural domination by one country over another country or region.

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Darwinism

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The theory of evolution by natural selection developed by biologist Charles Darwin.

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Deism

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The belief that God created the natural laws that govern nature but does not directly intervene or interfere in any way.

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Democracy

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Government of direct rule by the people, a form developed by the Greeks.

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egalitarianism

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A belief in promoting social and political equality.

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Empiricism

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all knowledge is derived from our senses.

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epistemology

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The study of thinking.

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exoticism

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An artistic trend that took place in Europe in the 19th century, which borrowed and glorified cultural aspects from non-Western civilizations.

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Golden Mean

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Aristotle’s term for the desirable middle between two extremes, between excess and inadequacy.

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Humanism

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The study of the creative and intellectual contributions of all human cultures.

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iconoclasm

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The deliberate destruction of religious art, imagery, icons, and other symbols or monuments.

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idealism

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Theory that reality is a mental construction or that the object of external perception consists of ideas.

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Imperialism

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The policy of extending the rule of an empire/nation over foreign countries, or of acquiring and holding colonies and dependencies.

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Impressionism

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Art movement of the late 19th century that emphasized simplified composition and the effect of light and color to capture a painter’s visual impression.

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individualism

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That which separates one unique person from another, as well as the social and philosophical viewpoint that celebrates that difference.

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Industrialism

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The emphasis on an industrialized economic system.

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Kouros

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Type of statue featuring life-sized male nudes in a stance in which the left foot is placed in front of the right.

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linear perspective

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The creation of the illusion of depth based on the fact that parallel lines or edges appear to converge, and objects appear smaller as the distance between them and a viewer increases.

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madrigal

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A polyphonic vocal work, usually written for four or five voices, setting a pastoral poem to music, performed without instrumental accompaniment, and intended for secular use.

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Materialism

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Philosophical position that all processes, phenomena, and objects/beings can be explained as manifestations or results of matter.

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Motifs

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In music, a brief but recognizable recurring fragment of a melody.

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nationalism

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A variant of patriotism characterized by intense loyalty to a particular nation and its defining values and features.

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Natural Selection

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The gradual process by which certain biological traits fade away or grow through the reproductive success or failure of the individuals that have that trait; a term coined by Charles Darwin to illustrate that certain traits are better suited for certain environments than others.

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Neoclassicism

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Art movement of 18th century that drew on Greek and Roman art for models of harmony, idealized realism, and reason.

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Order

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Natural laws that Enlightenment thinkers believed should guide the structure of civilized life.

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passion

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The evocation of strong, irrational emotion within an artistic or literary work.

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Polytheism

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The belief in multiple gods; religion based on more than one god.

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Post-Impressionism

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Art movement of the late 19th century that while influenced by Impressionism emphasized a greater concern for expression, structure, form, and emotional response.

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Progress

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The steady march of advancements made in certain intellectual areas that allow the human race to develop and grow.

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Prose

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Language that flows naturally as opposed to language that conforms to the beat of a rhythm such as in poetry.

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rationalism

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A point of view that emphasizes the role of reason, over the senses, in gaining knowledge.

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Renaissance Man

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A term describing an individual with broad knowledge and versatile talents spanning many intellectual and artistic disciplines.

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Republic

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Government where supreme power rests in the body of citizens entitled to vote and is exercised by representatives chosen directly or indirectly.

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Revolution

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A fundamental, dramatic shift in organizational structure that occurs over a short period of time.

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self-fashioning

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The process of fashioning one’s individual sense of self and public persona according to a set of socially acceptable standards.

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Skepticism

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A philosophy that maintains that there can be no certainty in human knowledge and that mankind should continually be involved with finding the truth.

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Social Darwinism

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The theory that individuals, groups, and communities are subject to the same principle of natural selection as plants and animals.

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Socratic Method

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Analytical method of reasoning developed by Greek philosopher Socrates that asks a progression of questions in pursuit of the truth.

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transcendentalism

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Philosophical movement during the Romantic era that emphasized feeling over reason and the role of the individual finding an intuitive relation to the universe through solitude amid nature.

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Utilitarianism

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The ethical approach that emphasizes pragmatic ethical decisions for the greater good.

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What is an aesthetic experience?

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A feeling of pleasure that justifies itself

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Which topic is studied by the humanities?

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The cultures and beliefs that make up the experience of being human

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What is a clear example of the creation ofaesthetic beautyin a humanities discipline?

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An artist feels inspired by nature and paints a picture of the mountain landscape.

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Match each type of love with its definition.

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Eros- passionate love favored by Greek poet; Platonic - Non Sexual love emphasized by acient Greeks; Courtly- A romatic love emphasized in the medieval period

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Which classical theme critiqued the belief that only the gods could create models of morality?

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Humanism

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What are three techniques used by ancient Greek playwrights Sophocles and Aristophanes?

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Foreshadowing, discovery, and reversal of fortune

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Why is Sappho’s classical poem “A Lament for Adonis” considered lyrical poetry?

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It expresses feelings of romantic love.

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What is true about Aristophane’s classical play Lysistrata?

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The women decide to refuse to have sex with their husbands until the war is called off, which challenges traditional ideas of the role of wives in classical society.

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Which two characteristics of classical epic poetry are shared by Homer’sOdysseyand Virgil’sAeneid?

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They present the hero as a model of the ideal man in Greek and Roman culture. They explore the complex relationship between humans and the gods

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How did the development of democracy impact the classical period?

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The democratic republic emerged as an alternative to tyrannical forms of government.

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How is the classical concept of the “republic” still evidenced in contemporary life?

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In a republic, voting citizens have supreme rule but decisions are carried out through elected officials, which is the foundation of the American political system.

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Which two beliefs are characteristic of the Renaissance?

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Scientific inquiry will increase human knowledge of the world.Classical literary and philosophical works provide resources for learning and living.

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How does Leonardo da Vinci’sThe Last Supperexemplify Renaissance art?

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It employs linear perspective to create the illusion of depth on a flat surface

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How did global exploration, such as during the golden age of Spain, contribute to art and literature of the Renaissance?

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Artists and writers were inspired by the travels of explorers and incorporated themes of adventure and conquest into paintings and stories.

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How is the theme of Renaissance humanism present in contemporary life?

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A high value is placed on human rights, an individual’s education, and promotion of social rights

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What doesclassicismrefer to as used in the termneoclassicism?

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Using the visual art and architectural motifs of ancient Greece

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How does Thomas Jefferson’s plantation home, Monticello, exemplify neoclassical architectural style?

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It contains a columned facade and a pedimented front porch lined with Doric columns

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What is the political significance of Jacques Louis David’s 1793 neoclassical workThe Death of Marat?

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Itglorifies the Enlightenment ideals of revolutionaryheroism and self-sacrifice.

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How did philosopher Rousseau’s concept of the “noble savage” set the stage for Enlightenment debates of the corruption and evils of slavery?

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Rousseau’s arguments that native peoples were morally superior to “civilized” man, led to the romantic-period attitude that every man should have the right to live a natural life.

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What effect did the rise of capitalism have during the neoclassical period?

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It increased the exchange of ideas.

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How does the contemporary idea of progress relate to the Enlightenment idea of progress

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Contemporary society places great emphasis on an individual’s education, which parallels the Enlightenment view that the pursuit of knowledge was a form of moral progress.

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Which three attributes apply to music from the romantic period?

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Exploration of heroic and nationalistic themes; Focus on the dramatic and expressive qualities of sound; Expansion of the orchestra to include a larger number and variety of instruments

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How does this Walt Whitman’s “Song of Myself” exemplify themes from the romantic period

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It reflects an egalitarian viewpoint through an intimate connection with nature.

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How did the writings of romantic poets and novelists impact society during the romantic period

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They demonstrated the importance of subjective experience and emotion

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How do works of music from the romantic period continue to influence contemporary life?

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Musical melodies from famous romantic period compositions can be heard in contemporary popular songs, such as Eric Carmen’s “All by Myself.”

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What is the standard definition of natural selection, as described in Charles Darwin’sOn the Origin of Species?

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Natural selection is an evolutionary process where certain traits are carried into subsequent generations and other traits are biologically eliminated in a living organism.

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Which two themes of the realist period are explored in Henrik Ibsen’s playA Doll’s House?

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The rights of women; Individual rejection

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How does Alfons Mucha’s poster for Victorien Sardou’sGismondademonstrate the influence of Eastern culture on European art?

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It borrows from the style of Japanese woodblock prints.

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Classical Period – Birth period (beginning of classical thinking)*B/RTH P/RD

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B/RTH – Birth, Reason/Truth and Humanism P/RD- Polytheism, Republic and Democracy

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Neoclassical Period- CORDES (listening to chords of classical music)

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C- Classicism O-Order R-Rationalism D-Deism E-Empricism S-Skepticism

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Realism Period – I ID AoD ( age of doubt)

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I- Industrialization I-Indvidiualism D-Darwinism AoD-Age of Doubt