WGU C100 INTRODUCTION TO HUMANITIES
EXAM 2 VERSIONS AND PRACTICE 200
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS ALREADY
A GRADE.
VERSION A
Which of the following are true of the relationship between the humanities and
technology? - ANSWERTechnology has led to an increase in globalization by making
the world smaller and connecting people together through social networks via the
internet
Which of the following are true of the relationship between the humanities and
technology? - ANSWERTechnology 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? -
ANSWERIndividualism
Archetypes - ANSWERage-old models by which we comprehend human experience.
These original models—for example, "the hero" or "descent into the underworld" or
"scapegoat"
Philosophy - ANSWERThe systematic investigation of fundamental questions
concerning such matters as existence, reality, consciousness, knowledge, truth, and
justice.
Dance - ANSWERAn art form involving a sequence of rhythmic movements or steps
usually performed to music. Dance as a part of public ceremony, ritual, or entertainment
dates back to the earliest human civilizations.
Theater - ANSWERA branch of the performing arts in which actors perform a drama or
musical before a live audience.
Literature - ANSWERArt form of the written word. It refers to an individual literary work
or collectively to the creative writing of a people, nation, or culture. The foundation of
literature is storytelling.
,Major forms include:
Poetry (including the epic or narrative poem)
The novel
Plays
The short story
Music - ANSWERAn artistic form of auditory expression that incorporates instruments or
human voices in a structured and continuous manner.
Religion - ANSWERAn organized system of spiritual beliefs and practices, usually
offering a moral code and a worldview.
Cinema - ANSWERAn artistic medium that uses the motion picture as a vehicle for
storytelling and other creative expressions.
Visual Arts - ANSWERArt forms that entail creation of primarily visual works, which can
be two- or three-dimensional. These include painting, illustration, photography,
printmaking, and sculpture.
Humanism - ANSWERthe study of the creative and intellectual contributions made by all
cultures and as an ethical system that emphasizes human reason, values and the
scientific method.
Exoticism - ANSWERAn artistic trend that took place in Europe in the 19th century,
which borrowed and glorified cultural aspects from non-Western civilizations.
How do we identify themes in a literary or artistic work? - ANSWERLook for the unifying
or main ideas
Which of the following is true of myths? - ANSWERThey 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.
Which of the following is true of myths? - ANSWERThey utilize archetypes and symbols
to find a deeper understanding of life.
Architecture - ANSWERConcerned with the interplay of form and function.
Religion - ANSWERCan include any system of ethics, values, and beliefs.
Dance - ANSWERPart of public ceremony, ritual, or entertainment dates back to the
earliest human civilizations
Theater - ANSWERStems from the early Greeks, with their development of tragedy and
comedy
,Philosophy - ANSWERWhich discipline of the Humanities is primarily concerned with
critical inquiry and reasoned argument?
The Bayeux Tapestry's depiction of the Norman Conquest of England fulfills which
purpose of art? - ANSWERArt as political propaganda
What are the Humanities? - ANSWERThe 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 - ANSWERLove and the Hero
Aesthetic - ANSWERAn experience of beauty that is its own justification
Eros - ANSWERPassionate or sexual love
Monomyth - ANSWERA myth that is embraced by a majority of people throughout
history.
Archetypes - ANSWERage-old models by which we comprehend human experience.
The concepts of heroes, scapegoats, and heaven are examples of concepts that have
been passed down through generations and have become part of our cultural
subconscious.
Agape - ANSWERBrotherly or selfless love
Why is E.O. Wilson's theory of consilience important to the study of the Humanities? -
ANSWERIt 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? - ANSWERThe nonwestern
world struggled to compete with advancements in math, language and philosophy that
flourished in Ancient Greece.
How does studying the Humanities increase cross-cultural communication? -
ANSWERIt 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? - ANSWERThe 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? - ANSWERMyths can include
a wide variety of narratives and archetypes. The monomyth focuses on the hero's
journey.
, Myths - ANSWERtraditional stories of a people or culture that serve to explain some
natural phenomenon, the origin of humanity, or customs or religious rites. These myths
often offer practical and spiritual wisdom in addition to providing entertainment.
Beauty - ANSWERcan be defined as those qualities that give pleasure to the senses.
An aesthetic experience is an experience of beauty that inspires a feeling of pleasure
that is its own justification.
Aesthetic experience - ANSWERan experience of beauty that inspires a feeling of
pleasure, which is its own justification, and this experience is valued independently of
others.
Classical artists and philosophers were concerned with harmony and in
their works. - ANSWERBalance
What two forms of Government were created in the Classical Period? -
ANSWERdemocracy and republic
polytheistic - ANSWERbelieving in multiple gods who represented different facets of life.
Capital - ANSWERThe top part of a column between the shaft of the column and the
entablature.
The Forms - ANSWERPlato's concept that there are ideal essences (the Forms) of
objects or things.
Socratic Method - ANSWERAnalytical method of reasoning developed by Greek
philosopher Socrates that asks a progression of questions in pursuit of the truth.
Lyre - ANSWERA string instrument like a U-shaped harp known for its use by the
classical Greeks.
Catharsis - ANSWERThe purging of a spectator's strong emotions through experiencing
tragedy; one of Aristotle's concepts.
Frieze - ANSWERA broad horizontal band of sculpted or painted decoration, usually on
a wall near the ceiling.
Muses - ANSWERGoddesses of inspiration for literature, art, and science.
Epic - ANSWERA long poem recounting in elevated style the deeds of a legendary
hero; any narrative work (novel, drama, film) dealing with epic themes.
Humanism - ANSWERThe study of the creative and intellectual contributions of all
human cultures.
