C100 WGU Objective Assessment
Questions and Answers, Graded A
A 35-volume compilation of human knowledge that is viewed as one of the crowning
achievements of Enlightenment thinking. Correct Answer- Encyclopedie
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C100 WGU Objective Assessment
Questions and Answers, Graded A
A 35-volume compilation of human knowledge that is viewed as one of the crowning
achievements of Enlightenment thinking. Correct Answer- Encyclopedie
A first-person account that documents the inhumanity and human rights abuses enacted by
slavery, which helped to gather support for the abolitionist movement. Correct Answer- The
Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass
A Gothic novel in which a scientist, in pursuit of ultimate knowledge, brings a corpse to life.
Correct Answer- Frankenstein
A Gothic poem that represents the speaker's persistent grief over the death of his beloved.
Correct Answer- The Raven
A myth that is embraced by a majority of people throughout history. Correct AnswerMonomyth
A play about heroic women who withhold sex from their husbands in order to end the
Peloponnesian war and force a more democratic, egalitarian political climate. Correct AnswerLysistrata
A play by Moliere that utilizes satire to expose hypocrisy and offer religious and social criticism.
Correct Answer- Tartuffe
A poem in free verse that explores the speaker's connection to humanity and to nature. Correct
Answer- Leaves of Grass
A recurrent example or model of human behavior Correct Answer- ArchetypesA sculpture emphasizing the renewed learning from classical sources that focused on ideal
human forms. Correct Answer- Michelangelo's David
A story of a man who lives his life not knowing the truth of his parentage and whose pride
ultimately causes him to ignore his flawed humanity, resulting in the ultimate punishment of
blindness and exile. Correct Answer- Oedipus Rex
A work of Reformation art, this watercolor signifies an interest in the natural world, depicting
the subject in fine detail with almost photographic accuracy. Correct Answer- Young Hare
American composers of hymns and church music were inspired by which of the following during
the Romantic period? Correct Answer- They looked abroad for inspiration, drawing from the
works of great Classical composers of Europe.
An epic novel set on the high seas that recounts one man's futile quest to dominate nature.
Correct Answer- Moby Dick
An epic poem narrating the story of an ideal Greek hero who combined all the greatest virtues
of Greek culture, as well as showing his interaction with the Greek pantheon of gods. Correct
Answer- The Odyssey
An experience of beauty that is its own justification Correct Answer- Aesthetic
Applied reason and logical thought to ideas about government and how to live a good,
balanced life. Correct Answer- The Republic
Brotherly or selfless love Correct Answer- Agape
Can include any system of ethics, values, and beliefs. Correct Answer- ReligionConcerned with the interplay of form and function. Correct Answer- Architecture
Dialogue that emphasized how members of a Renaissance court could portray their own unique
personalities and self-fashioning. Correct Answer- The Courtier
Emphasized the themes of order and balance in its construction as a temple to the goddess
Athena, patron of Athens. Correct Answer- The Parthenon
French painter Gustave Courbet once said: "I have never seen angels. Show me an angel and I
will paint one." Which philosophical approach from the Realist period does this quotation
express? Correct Answer- Scientific Materialism
Hard Times Correct Answer- A novel that explicitly critiques the philosophy of Utilitarianism by
depicting the hypocrisy of the rich, the plight of the poor, and the gritty realities of
industrialization.
How did advancements in science lead to innovations in other disciplines during the
Renaissance period? Correct Answer- Scientific knowledge about human physiology created
greater understanding of how the human eye perceives light and distance, which led painters
to experiment with techniques of perspectives and chiaroscuro.
How did Aristotle's teaching reflect humanism in the Classical Period? Correct Answer- He
argued that reason is necessary to guide humans to right behavior and that achieving balance
through the Golden Mean creates a virtuous character.
How did slave narratives, such as The Narrative of the Life of Olaudah Equiano, affect cultural
exchange and diversity within the Enlightenment period? Correct Answer- Social progress was
aided through realistic depictions of the living conditions of slaves.How did the rise of capitalism affect cultural exchange in the Enlightenment? Correct AnswerThe rise of capitalism helped to increase the exchange of information, allowing intellectuals to
form new opinions rather than relying on the bias of tradition.
How do the themes of the Romantic Period contrast with themes of the Neoclassical Period
Correct Answer- a) The themes of the Romantic Period are influenced by revolution and
nationalism whereas the themes of the Neoclassical Period are influenced by advancements in
science, philosophy, and politics.
b)The themes of the Romantic Period reflect the importance of nature as a source of wisdom
and beauty whereas the themes of the Neoclassical Period reflect a rational and scientific
exploration of the nature.
How do the visual art and architecture of Greece and Rome differ? Correct Answer- a) Much of
the sculpture in Greece was focused on honoring deities and elevating the human form while
Rome used art predominantly to glorify the Roman Empire.
b) The Greeks relied on post-and-lintel construction, and the Romans developed the use of
columns and arches to design larger buildings.
How do themes of the Enlightenment contrast with themes of the Renaissance Period? Correct
Answer- a) The Enlightenment valued the order and clarity of classical art, while the
Renaissance Period focused on the classical ideas of humanism.
b) The Enlightenment embraced Deism's understanding of God as a grand architect, while the
Renaissance Period explored Catholic and Protestant teachings.
How do themes of the Realist Period differ from the themes of the Romantic Period? Correct
Answer- a) Nature is treated with deep scientific and material interest in the Realist period,
while in the Romantic period, nature is valued for its aesthetic function, in which it is often seen
as a rich source of artistic inspiration.
b) The Realists emphasize individualism by examining how individual make complicated moral
choices within the context of a larger society, while in Romanticism, the individual is often
celebrated for being rebellious and rejecting social conventions.How do we identify themes in a literary or artistic work? Correct Answer- Look for the unifying
or main ideas.
How does art from the Renaissance illustrate cultural exchange and diversity? Correct Answera) Renaissance artists such as the glass-makers in Italy received inspiration from Muslim
artisanal glassware.
b) Carved ivory from Africa was featured in the homes of European royalty during the
Renaissance.
How does Chopin's Nocturne , Opus 27, Number 1 display characteristics of Romantic period
music? Correct Answer- The piece has drastic tempo changes and shifts in mood that evoke
strong changes in emotion.
How does studying the Humanities increase cross-cultural communication? Correct Answer- It
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?
Correct Answer- The study of love in all its form (eros, agape, and platonic love) illustrates a
distinction in types of love that has captured the attention of artists.
How does the contemporary film Oh Brother, Where Art Thou? represent classical influence?
Correct Answer- The protagonist's journey draws on a number of motifs, themes, and
characters from the classical epic The Odyssey.
How does the following speech from Shakespeare's Hamlet reflect the themes of the
Renaissance?
"What a piece of work is a man! How noble in reason, how infinite in faculty! In form and
moving how express and admirable! In action how like an Angel! In apprehension how like a
god! The beauty of the world! The paragon of animals!" Correct Answer- The speech reflects
the values of humanism by emphasizing the power of learning an an individual's use of it.How does the Neoclassical Period influence contemporary culture? Correct AnswerContemporary political satire, including shows like The Daily Show, traces its roots to the use of
political satire in the Neoclassical Period.
How does the painting Saturn Devouring his Son by Francisco de Goya exemplify the
characteristics of Romantic art? Correct Answer- It draws upon myth to explore irrationality,
superstition, and the dark side of artistic creativity.
How is Leonardo's Mona Lisa representative of Renaissance painting? Correct Answer- It treats
its subject with realistic detail and perspective
How was Humanism reflected in the non-western world? Correct Answer- Ancient Chinese
culture embraced principles in Confucianism and Buddhism that mirrored Humanist principles.
In his work, The Republic, Plato describes how best to create a fair and orderly society. Which
of the following most closely represents his argument? Correct Answer- People are able to
think rationally, but they are predisposed to act in their own self-interest, so they should be
ruled by a philosopher-king who makes decisions based on reason and justice.
In what ways is the Realist philosophy of Utilitarianism still relevant in present-day America?
Correct Answer- The Utilitarian emphasis on the greatest good for the greatest number is
reflected in many of our environmental policies, which work to safeguard our environment so
as to protect our natural resources and ensure the overall health of society.
Jonathan Swift's satire of human nature. Correct Answer- Gulliver's Travels
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