1. Renaissance and Reformation Main Idea: In Italy the growth of wealthy trading cities and new ways of thinking helped lead to the rebirth of the arts and learning.

2. Beginnings of the Renaissance 1300s-population decline – Caused by Black Death, starvation, and warfare Surplus of food-prices drop People have more money-create products, increase in trade

3. Italy North Large city-states grew Cities of Venice, Milan and Florence Centers for commerce Society dominated by church, nobles, artisans and merchants Venice-shipbuilding and trading Milan-agriculture, silk, and weapons Florence-banking and cloth South Made of several kingdoms and Papal States Rural

4. Renaissance Ideas As the economy and society changed, new ideas began to appear, and interest in the arts, literature, science and learning returned and grew stronger French for “rebirth” Look at past for inspiration – Ancient Greek and Roman culture – Latin and Arabic texts Secular-focused on the world Humanism-emphasized the achievements of individuals rather than focusing on glorifying God

5. Changes to Society Growth in trade leads to…Hanseatic League – Merchant organization—1200s to 1400s – Dominated trade in northern Europe – Tasks: protected members, built lighthouses, trained captains – Helped to spread ideas through artists and scholars Renaissance Man – Universal man – Accomplished in classics – Man of action – Could respond to all situations – http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0CRX_mqpzdU&list=U UAiABuhVSMZJMqyv4Ur5XqA&index=18 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0CRX_mqpzdU&list=U UAiABuhVSMZJMqyv4Ur5XqA&index=18