1. What was the main cultural focus of Humanism in fourteenth-century Italy?
2. Why did humanists admire ancient Greek and Roman authors?
3. Which contrast best distinguishes the medieval and Renaissance worldviews?
What was Humanism in 14th-century Italy?
A cultural movement rediscovering Greek and Latin classical works focused on literature.
What did humanists admire about classical style and authors?
The perfection and elegance of style and the human virtues represented.
What worldview did Medieval culture present regarding God's role?
A theocentric world with God at the center.
How did Renaissance culture view human beings in the world?
As anthropocentric, placing humans at the center and as makers of their own destiny.
What qualities were Renaissance human beings considered to have?
Intelligence, reason, and dignity.
How did humanists recover ancient culture?
By collecting Roman artifacts, searching medieval libraries, comparing texts, and correcting copyist errors.
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