I will be able to list the factors of what led to the Renaissance time period in Western Europe. LEARNING TARGET: SUCCESS CRITERIA: I will be able to explain how each factor helped to contribute to the Renaissance.

THE DARK AGES

Decline of Feudalism Chronic Famine The Bubonic Plague Hundred Years War Video EVENTS THAT LED TO THE RENAISSANCE Feudalism- The dominant social system in medieval Europe, in which the nobility held lands from the Crown in exchange for military service, and vassals were in turn tenants of the nobles, while the peasants (serfs) were obliged to live on their lord's land and give him homage, labor, and a share of the produce, notionally in exchange for military protection.

Built cathedrals and monasteries Built cathedrals and monasteries Literature handmade sacred and secular books colored illustrations, gold and silver lettering 12th century, urban booksellers selling manuscripts to wealthy Between the fall of Rome in 476 CE and the beginning of the Renaissancefall of Rome Catholic Church most powerful institution Kings, queens and other leaders rec’v power from their alliances with the Church Rise in Islam power Crusades WHAT WAS THE MIDDLE AGES?

Why do you think violence and conflict could cause a period of cultural decline? CHECK FOR UNDERSTANDING-

Monty Python Middle Ages Clip Examine how the following video clip explains the law policies of the Dark Ages. As you watch, think about what this would mean for the society. MONTY PYTHON CLIP

List and explain 2 factors that lead to the Renaissance. Expectations review: Your spiral should look like this- EXIT TICKET: List and explain 2 factors that lead to the Renaissance. 1. Answer….explanation 2. Answer….explanation EXIT TICKET