Origins of the Renaissance Chapter 11, section 1

Topic Question Discuss how the Renaissance was different from the Middle Ages.

The Big Idea The growth of wealthy trading cities in Italy led to a new era called the Renaissance.

Vocabulary Marco Polo – Bio, map p. 299 Interest Cosimo de’ Medici Renaissance – Florence p

Trade with Asia The Black Plague is over but not every result was a negative one… List the positives

The Silk Road Reopens Who used the Silk Road? When? Why was it useful? Why did it fall into disuse? How did Marco Polo affect it? Discuss the history of the Silk Road

Trade Cities in Italy What cities are the most wealthy and influential? Use the map on page 301 to discuss reasons why

Ports and Craft Centers Italian cities played two important roles in trade… PortsCrafts

Separate States and Rival Rulers Cities were not ruled the same way across a country. Discuss the ruling classes and governments of: Venice Papal States What was the main form of government in Italy? How did it work?

Florence Why does Florence stand out as “An example of trade and wealth at the time”?

The Medici Family 1.What was the Medici Family’s profession? 2.Why was it so lucrative? 3.How did the Medici Family help Florence? 4.Look up a member of the Family

Beginnings of the Renaissance During the Renaissance a love of _____ and ________ was a key feature! What does “Renaissance” mean? What became the focus of study? How did people change?

Reflection Refer back to the Topic Question. Based on discussion write a 7 sentence paragraph answering the question.