1.   1. What does realism mean?  2. What does humanism mean?  3. What is the purpose of a government? Warm Up

2. EQ: How did the work of Machiavelli influence how people viewed political power?

3.  Who has control? Medieval Period  Church has political power  Divine Right Renaissance Era  Rise in power of monarchies  Rise in power of wealthy families that control cities

4.   1. What are the characteristics of a good leader?  2. How can a leader ensure that he/she stays in power? Brainstorm

5.  Niccolo Machiavelli  From Florence, Italy  Famous Renaissance thinker: politician and diplomat  Wrote The Prince  Honest view on politics  Advice on how a ruler should act and how to maintain power in office  Video

6.   Front write the title and author and an illustration  Inside – write a short summary of the book and include at least 2 of the quotes you think are most important  Back – write a review of the book/ideas Assignment: Book Jacket