WGU C100 Foundation of Humanities Flashcards
C100 1.19 self assessment
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 internet
B: 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.
A: Technology has led to an increase in globalization by making the world smaller and connecting people together through social networks via the internet
C: Technology has increased our ability to preserve, document and share works of art, literature, and music in a way that is unprecedented.
Which of the following themes is found in multiple historical periods? A: Individualism B: Globalization C: Humility D: Exoticism
A: Individualism
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.
C: Look for the unifying or main ideas.
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.
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.
Which discipline of the Humanities is primarily concerned with critical inquiry and reasoned argument? A: Literature B: Music C: Philosophy D: Film
C: Philosophy
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.
B: Art as political propaganda.
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.
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.
Which of the following are examples of universal themes in this Module? A: Love and the Hero B: Time and Trouble C: Wealth and Want D: Health and Harmony
A: Love and the Hero
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.
A: It reinforces interdisciplinary study and facilitates the exchange of information necessary to create a more holistic understanding of who we are.
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.
A: Ancient Chinese culture embraced principles in Confucianism and Buddhism that mirrored Humanist principles
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.
C: It helps us to interact with and understand a variety of people from different times and different places through their creative contributions.
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.
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.
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.
D: Myths can include a wide variety of narratives and archetypes. The monomyth focuses on the hero’s journey.
