1. Bellringer
1. Put your Ch. 2 Vocabulary out on your desk. I will come around to check it shortly.
2. Start a new section of notes called “Ch. 2: The Renaissance”
3. Write an answer to the following:
Write at least two sentences explaining what you know about the Middle Ages.

3. Leading to the Renaissance
Farming improved  Feudalism declined  Population grew & people moved to cities
Black Death caused many to question the church.
Trade increased with demand for goods from Asia.

4. The Renaissance

5. The Virgin of the Rocks by Leonardo da Vinci (Right)
Medieval painting of Holy Virgin Mary

6. Everybody Types! 1. What does the word “Renaissance” mean?
2. What is humanism?
3. In addition to being a painter, what is Leonardo famous for?
4. What does the phrase “Renaissance person” mean?

7. Poll Time!
Everyone go to:

8. Reflect!
Certain ideals (such as the universally gifted individual or “Renaissance person”) and controversial opinions (such as political views of Machiavelli) influenced people’s thoughts and actions.
We will learn about these ideas and others in this chapter!

9. Wrap Up! European Map Test Friday!
For the remainder of class, practice your map locations.
Go to the class website and click on the European Countries Tutorial link!