Define humanism and discuss how it was a new form of human thought.
What will be an ideal response?
Answers will vary. Humanism emphasized the accomplishments and possibilities of humankind, and it countered the traditional cultural position in western Europe, which was dominated by Christian thought and theology until the late Middle Ages. Humankind had long been subordinated to the supremacy of God and the church. The Christian position since the fourth century had emphasized that humans were sinful and in need of divine forgiveness, which could be earned only through contrition. Humanism rediscovered the interest that classical Greek and Rome displayed in the state of humans and the interest pre-Christian Greek and Roman artists, philosophers, scientists, and scholars had in the abilities of humankind. This shift to humanism had a profound influence on the Renaissance world, with its thirst for secular culture as opposed to church-dominated cultural expressions.
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A) True B) False
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a. copper. b. precious types of hardwood. c. silver. d. alpaca wool. e. citrus fruits.
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A. almost no women were able to have professional careers. B. the majority of professional women were nurses. C. educated black women were barred from all professional opportunities. D. social work was generally thought to be an appropriate career for women. E. women were forced out of nursing as the occupation gained distinction.