Renaissance Template Name of Group Here

Directions To best accomplish this project: 1) Integrate key ideas (not whole paragraphs) -- Use bullets 2) Be thematic with the pictures and backgrounds 3) Read the whole article you research; don’t just skim

Historical Backdrop What were the key elements that brought about the Renaissance? What role did transportation play? What role did the merchant class/middle play? What role did the access to ancient texts play? What role did the corruption of the church play?

Religious Setting How did the following Religious Events play a part in the development of the Renaissance 1) Fall of Holy Roman Empire 2) The Reformation 3) Church of England

Social Setting Describe the following terms: -- Renaissance Man -- Book of the Courtier -- How did these govern life of men during the Renaissance?

Cultural Setting How did the following inventions bring about change in the world? (See Tarnas) Gunpowder The Mechanical Clock The Printing Press The Magnetic Compass What’s the significance of these scientific figures: Galileo Copernicus Rene Descartes

Political Setting Rise of Feudal System Nobility 2) Serfs/Fiefs 3) Townspeople 4) Monarchy What’s the significance of these historical figures: 1) Niccolo Machiavelli 2) Sir Thomas More 3) Henry VIII

Grading Rubric Scale: 1- Poor (virtually no instructions followed) 2- Below Average (missing key details) 3- Average (did what was asked) 4- Good (most facts present) 5- Great (thorough and meaningful) Categories Information– Is everything presented with attention and care? Thematics– Do the pictures/backgrounds reflect thought and consideration? Comprehension– Does the information connect in a logical way? Legacy– Does this information leave an impression on the reader?