Renaissance Philosophy and Humanism

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What was the primary emphasis of humanism during the Renaissance?

Promotion of church-centered worldview

Advocacy for the fusion of church and state

Emphasis on individualism and human potential (correct)

Focus on isolationism and withdrawal from society

Which philosophical concept did humanism contribute to during the Renaissance?

Absolutism and divine right of kings

Fatalism and predestination

Secular thought and the separation of church and state (correct)

Theocracy and religious rule

What did humanists embrace as essential components of a well-lived life?

Passive acceptance of authority

Isolation and detachment from society

The study of ethics and virtuous behavior (correct)

Blind adherence to religious dogma

What was the view of humanists towards education during the Renaissance?

Strong emphasis on education and the study of classical literature, history, and philosophy Signup and view all the answers

What influenced the revival of philosophical ideas during the Renaissance?

Renewed interest in studying classical texts Signup and view all the answers

Who were some figures that promoted a human-centered worldview during the Renaissance?

Marsilio Ficino and Giovanni Pico della Mirandola Signup and view all the answers

Which driving force behind expansionism prompted European powers to establish strategic military bases and secure control over key trade routes?

Political and military expansion Signup and view all the answers

What were Europeans primarily driven by in the Age of Discovery and imperialism that led to the exploration of new lands?

The desire to expand geographical knowledge and control over distant lands Signup and view all the answers

What characterized the Age of Discovery and the subsequent era of imperialism in terms of European powers' interactions?

Competition among European powers for dominance Signup and view all the answers

What aspect of European expansionism involved the imposition of European culture, language, and institutions on indigenous populations?

Cultural expansion and assimilation Signup and view all the answers

What fueled European powers' desire to access valuable resources such as spices, precious metals, and textiles found in new lands during the Age of Discovery and imperialism?

Economic expansion Signup and view all the answers

What enabled Europeans to explore and navigate across oceans more effectively during the Age of Discovery?

Technological and scientific expansion Signup and view all the answers

Which development emerged in the later stages of the Age of Discovery and continued into the modern era as a more formalized form of expansionism?

Imperialism with formal control over territories Signup and view all the answers

Which factor was central to both the Age of Discovery and imperialism in driving Europeans to explore new lands?

Economic expansion Signup and view all the answers

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