Humanities Quiz (correct answers)
An experience of beauty that inspires a feeling of pleasure is often referred to as
___________. correct answers an aesthetic experience
Why is architecture considered an art? correct answers Because architecture is
concerned with the aesthetic effect of structures in their environment
How can art function beyond its merely aesthetic value? correct answers It can act as
political and social commentary, serve as an artifact of culture, and provide enjoyment
Which of the following disciplines falls within the realm of Humanities? correct answers
Music, literature, religion, Architecture
Traditional stories that serve to explain some natural phenomenon, the origin of
humanity, or customs or religious rites are known as _________. correct answers myths
Logic, aesthetics, and epistemology are all branches of which of the following? correct
answers Philosophy
Which of the following is a function of art? correct answers Art can assist in physical and
emotional healing, Art can be used to enable commerce in advertising products and
services, Art provides aesthetic pleasure.
Love and the archetype of the hero are both examples of which of the following? correct
answers Universal themes
When studying the Humanities, a chronological timeline of events allows us to
_________. correct answers see connections between cause and effect
These are unifying ideas that are developed or repeated throughout a literary or artistic
work. correct answers Themes
Which of the following are true of the relationship between the humanities and
technology? correct answers Technology has led to an increase in globalization by
making the world smaller and connecting people together through social networks via
the internet and 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? correct answers
Individualism
How do we identify themes in a literary or artistic work? correct answers Look for the
unifying or main ideas.
, Which of the following is true of myths? correct answers Myths are traditional stories of
a people or culture that serve to explain some natural phenomenon, the origin of
humanity, or customs or religious rites. Humans can pass on their visions, values, and
memories from generation to generation through myths. These myths often offer
practical and spiritual wisdom in addition to providing entertainment.
Part of public ceremony, ritual, or entertainment dates back to the earliest human
civilizations correct answers Dance
Stems from the early Greeks, with their development of tragedy and comedy correct
answers Theater
Concerned with the interplay of form and function. correct answers Architecture
Can include any system of ethics, values, and beliefs. correct answers Religion
Which discipline of the Humanities is primarily concerned with critical inquiry and
reasoned argument? correct answers Philosophy
The Bayeux Tapestry's depiction of the Norman Conquest of England fulfills which
purpose of art? correct answers Art as political propaganda.
What are the Humanities? correct answers 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? correct
answers Love and the Hero
Brotherly or selfless love. correct answers Agape
A recurrent example or model of human behavior correct answers archetypes
An experience of beauty that is its own justification correct answers Aesthetic
Passionate or sexual love correct answers Eros
A myth that is embraced by a majority of people throughout history. correct answers
monomyth
Why is E.O. Wilson's theory of consilience important to the study of the Humanities?
correct answers It reinforces interdisciplinary study and facilitates the exchange of
information necessary to create a more holistic understanding of who we are
An experience of beauty that inspires a feeling of pleasure is often referred to as
___________. correct answers an aesthetic experience
Why is architecture considered an art? correct answers Because architecture is
concerned with the aesthetic effect of structures in their environment
How can art function beyond its merely aesthetic value? correct answers It can act as
political and social commentary, serve as an artifact of culture, and provide enjoyment
Which of the following disciplines falls within the realm of Humanities? correct answers
Music, literature, religion, Architecture
Traditional stories that serve to explain some natural phenomenon, the origin of
humanity, or customs or religious rites are known as _________. correct answers myths
Logic, aesthetics, and epistemology are all branches of which of the following? correct
answers Philosophy
Which of the following is a function of art? correct answers Art can assist in physical and
emotional healing, Art can be used to enable commerce in advertising products and
services, Art provides aesthetic pleasure.
Love and the archetype of the hero are both examples of which of the following? correct
answers Universal themes
When studying the Humanities, a chronological timeline of events allows us to
_________. correct answers see connections between cause and effect
These are unifying ideas that are developed or repeated throughout a literary or artistic
work. correct answers Themes
Which of the following are true of the relationship between the humanities and
technology? correct answers Technology has led to an increase in globalization by
making the world smaller and connecting people together through social networks via
the internet and 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? correct answers
Individualism
How do we identify themes in a literary or artistic work? correct answers Look for the
unifying or main ideas.
, Which of the following is true of myths? correct answers Myths are traditional stories of
a people or culture that serve to explain some natural phenomenon, the origin of
humanity, or customs or religious rites. Humans can pass on their visions, values, and
memories from generation to generation through myths. These myths often offer
practical and spiritual wisdom in addition to providing entertainment.
Part of public ceremony, ritual, or entertainment dates back to the earliest human
civilizations correct answers Dance
Stems from the early Greeks, with their development of tragedy and comedy correct
answers Theater
Concerned with the interplay of form and function. correct answers Architecture
Can include any system of ethics, values, and beliefs. correct answers Religion
Which discipline of the Humanities is primarily concerned with critical inquiry and
reasoned argument? correct answers Philosophy
The Bayeux Tapestry's depiction of the Norman Conquest of England fulfills which
purpose of art? correct answers Art as political propaganda.
What are the Humanities? correct answers 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? correct
answers Love and the Hero
Brotherly or selfless love. correct answers Agape
A recurrent example or model of human behavior correct answers archetypes
An experience of beauty that is its own justification correct answers Aesthetic
Passionate or sexual love correct answers Eros
A myth that is embraced by a majority of people throughout history. correct answers
monomyth
Why is E.O. Wilson's theory of consilience important to the study of the Humanities?
correct answers It reinforces interdisciplinary study and facilitates the exchange of
information necessary to create a more holistic understanding of who we are
