Who were some of the key figures involved in the Renaissance? Essential Question Who were some of the key figures involved in the Renaissance?

Government

The Medicis -A family of bankers who ruled Florence. -They paid many artists during the Renaissance. -Without them, the Renaissance may not have happened. -But it wasn’t all good…

Lorenzo de Medici -Became leader of Florence at the age of 20 after his father died. -Rival families saw him as weak and took the opportunity to take power. -They attempted to kill him and his brother but failed to kill Lorenzo. -Whodunnit? 4

Niccolo Machiavelli

Machiavelli An advisor to the Medicis. Wrote a book called “The Prince” focusing on government. It gave tips on how a king could take and hold power. Dude was crazy!

And now, more government tips from Niccolo Machiavelli

Really? Well, guess what has two thumbs and doesn’t care. I HATE YOU SO MUCH!!!!! Really? Well, guess what has two thumbs and doesn’t care. This guy! Sometimes it’s good to get people mad at you just to show them how little you actually care.

Society

“All the world’s a stage, we are merely players.” William Shakespeare “All the world’s a stage, we are merely players.”

Shakespeare Arguably the greatest playwright in history. Most well-known work is Romeo and Juliet. Hamlet is considered by many to be the best play ever written.

Hamlet Hamlet is a young prince who is told by a ghost to avenge his father’s murder. He is told his father was murdered by his uncle. “To be, or not to be, that is the question” Sound familiar?

More Shakespeare Shakespeare wrote dozens of plays, poems and sonnets during his life. His plays are still read around the world. They are still the basis for many modern movies.

Brain Snack . . . .

MIND MELD Put a star next to what you believe are the three most important facts so far today. Then compare answers with your shoulder partner and agree on one most important fact. Mind Meld aka Consensus Conclusions: Generate a list of the 5 most important facts. Then, with a partner (or in group of four) generate a list that you all agree upon. *Would easily work with 3 facts and then agreeing upon one most important. 16