Christian Humanism Movement Quiz
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What was the major goal of the Christian humanist movement?

  • To criticize the basic works of Christianity
  • To reform the Catholic Church (correct)
  • To emphasize the importance of classic literature
  • To spread the philosophy of Christ
  • Who is considered the best known Christian humanist?

  • Thomas of Kempen
  • Desiderius Erasmus (correct)
  • A poor peasant
  • A proud philosopher
  • What did Erasmus mean by 'the philosophy of Christ'?

  • Encouraging people to indulge in folly
  • A system of beliefs for salvation
  • Christianity guiding people to live good daily lives (correct)
  • Promoting classic literature over Christianity
  • Which work humorously criticized society's need for reform according to the text?

    <p>The Praise of Folly</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the most famous work of Thomas of Kempen?

    <p>The Imitation of Christ</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did Thomas emphasize as superior in his work 'The Imitation of Christ'?

    <p>'A poor peasant who serves God'</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In what town was Thomas of Kempen born?

    <p>Kempen</p> Signup and view all the answers

    'The Imitation of Christ' includes instructions on how to ____?

    <p>Love God</p> Signup and view all the answers

    'The Praise of Folly' humorously criticizes which group according to the text?

    <p>'Monks'</p> Signup and view all the answers

    'Thomas wrote a number of sermons, letters, hymns, and information about the lives of the saints.' This statement indicates that Thomas was involved in ____?

    <p>'Religious literature'</p> Signup and view all the answers

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