1. Our Worldviews Explore. Understand. Connect

2. Worldview  Definition – a collection of beliefs held by an individual or group (super important. Write this down. Like right now. Matt stop talking and write this down)  Western Worldview – the values and beliefs about the world held by societies that developed out of western Europe (that includes us. As in Canada)

3. Western World  What are some values and beliefs we have in Canada? (ex. All people are to be treated as equals)  Discuss with your partner and come up with a couple of examples.

5. First Nation Worldview Elders are respected for their wisdom Govern as a group, not a leader All life is sacred and equally important People are connected to the community and to ancestors Human experience is spiritual, physical, emotional and mental Life is a circle; time moves through cycles

6. Where we Belong  What images come to mind when you think of Canada?  Why?  Is there more to Canada then just those images?  Are there other groups in Canada that might have another worldview, like the First Nations?

8. Multiculturalism  Definition – The preservation of different cultures or cultural identities within a unified society, as a state or nation.  What this is trying to say is Canada is OK with, and even encourages other cultures to continue expressing their beliefs and values while living here.  Is this different from the States?

10. Chapter 1 Vocab  Society –  History –  System –  Resources –

11. Case Study One Renaissance Europe

12. Timeline leading to the Renaissance 1-4 th centuries Roman Empire 4-15 th centuries Byzantine Empire 5-13 th centuries Middle Ages 14-16 th century Renaissance 1400ce – 1600ce

13. Belvedere Torso 1 st -2 nd century. Greek. Rediscovered in the 1400s Michelangelo. Renaissance Artists Michelangelo the Ninja Turtle Know this guy for class

14. New Inspirations

15. Med VS. Ren

16. Med vs. Ren

22. How Did the Renaissance Begin? - What would’ve cause those changes that lead to a new way of thinking?

23. 1300s – 1400s  What was the main Worldview at this time?  Who was in charge?

26. Freedom of Speech?  Do you think the power that the pope had would affect society in anyway?  Would it be hard to change their way of thinking? (The clergy? The people?)

27. The Crusades

28. Crusades  Definition – a campaign in favour of a cause ; historically, a medieval military expedition to recover the Holy Land from the Muslims

29. Holy War  Definition – primarily caused or justified by the differences in religion

30. Golden Rule  "Therefore all things whatsoever ye would that men should do to you, do ye even so to them: for this is the law and the prophets“  "What is hateful to you, do not to your fellow man. That is the entire Law; all the rest is commentary“  "No one of you is a believer until he desires for his brother that which he desires for himself"

31. Crash Course  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X0zudTQelzI https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X0zudTQelzI

32. Key terms:  Identity  Value  Belief  Worldview  Western Worldview  Perspective  Society  History  System  Resources  Renaissance  Era  Roman Empire  Byzantine Empire  Middle Ages  Silk Road  Crusade  Pilgrim

33. Key people  Merchants of both the West and the East  Leonardo, Raphael, Donatello, Michelangelo (artists of the Renaissance)  Pope – what he feared, how he inspired/manipulated

34. Fibonacci  1, 2, 3, 5, 8, 13, 21,  What is this?  Why would it be important?

35. Fibonacci

37. What factors shaped the Renaissance Worldview? Geography Contact with other groups Ideas and Knowledge

38. Geography  Key cities (city states) located near Mediterranean Sea.  Access to trade routes  Italy’s location  Contact with Islamic civilization and other countries  Lack of good farm land  Encouraged citizens to find other professions  Mountains  Natural barrier to enemies, allowed focus on trade, commerce and the arts instead of military

39. Ideas and Knowledge  Ruins from Classical Civilizations (Greek/Roman)  Inspired Italians to reclaim lost knowledge  Crusaders and Traders  Brought back texts and ideas from the East (Islamic and Asian worlds)  Renaissance scholars  Looked at classical literature which promoted the role of the individual, introduced Humanism  Individuals believed they were responsible for their own lives

40. Contact with other groups  Crusades  Trading ships carried soldiers as well as good to the Holy Land. They returned with exotic goods from the East  Increased trade  With the expanding of trade routes a wealthy merchant class (middle class) rose. They supported the Renaissance art and architecture  Ideas and knowledge from Islamic and other Asian civilizations became part of the European culture

41. Important City States  Florence, Venice and Genoa  What made them powerful?  What is unique about each one?  Did geography add to their success?

46. City-States con’t Social SystemsPolitical and Economic Systems Culture Florence Merchant class gained status Guilds organized Centre for wool, cloth, silk Banking; richest city-state Ruled by Medici oligarchy Oligarchy of wealthy noblemen Painters, sculptors, architects Patrons of the arts Venice 3 social classes Scuole provided support to members and the poor Doge as head of state Sea trade Centre of book trade Religion – cathedrals built Merchant class supported the arts Carnevale celebrations Genoa Social class systems Founded Bank of St. George Navy, shipbuilders, merchants Clans/families controlled sections of the city; dictator took over power Arts, architecture University of Genoa

47. City States – Commonalities  Located on important trade routes  Commercial centres  Large populations (at least 100 000)  Hierarchical class systems  The wealthy became patrons of the arts

48. City States – Uniqueness  Florence – richest; considered the centre of the Renaissance  Venice – canals as streets; centre of trade between Asia and Europe  Genoa – strongest; controlled other ports in eastern Mediterranean

49. Geography  Florence – hilly area was good for sheep; good trading location on Arno River.  Venice – on shallow islands along coast of Adriatic Sea ; good trading location.  Genoa – on narrow strip of land between sea and mountains; on Tyrrhenean Sea, crossroads between Europe and Mediterranean area.

50. Key Ideas Review  Renaissance – When, where?  Elements of Worldview:  Social system  Political and economic system  Culture  Worldview affected by:  Geography  Contact  Ideas and Knowledge

51. Middle Ages vs Renaissance Elements of WorldviewLife During the Middle Ages Life During Renaissance Social System- Feudal system, rigid hierarchy divided rich and poor (no changing of status) -Merchants and workers changed the feudal system -Emergence of social support systems (scuola) Political and Economic Systems -Barter -Trade; Silk Road -Feudal landlords as unit of government -Currency -Trade; city-states as unit of government Culture-Purpose of life was to prepare for the hereafter; harsh life on earth -Art, architecture influenced by religion -Importance of life on earth -Arts, architecture valued and supported

52. Key Terms  City-state  Urbanization  Republic  Oligarchy  Guild  Aristocracy  Doge