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1 How do these popular images connect to European history?

2 How do these popular images connect to European history?

3 The Renaissance

4 Let’s Review… After the fall of the Roman Empire, Europe entered the Middle Ages What was life like during the Middle Ages? Feudalism- system of responsibilities based on land King, Lords, Knights, Peasants Church=center of life No cultural achievements/learning What caused the Middle Ages to end? Crusadestrade and cultural diffusion Development of towns Increase in power of kings End of feudalism 100 years war/plague

5 Directions for Today’s Notes
Today we will be taking notes on flashcards!  The card on the left is the title of the slide. The card on the right is the information on the slide. You need to write down anything that is underlined and written in bold on each slide. Questions?

6 What was the Renaissance?
a time of creativity and change in Europe with achievements in art, literature, and science from C.E.

7 Characteristics of the Renaissance
Studied Greek and Roman culture Humanism: focus on the individual and living a full life on earth Education and learning Renaissance=rebirth Rebirth of learning! Europe is ALIVEEE!! Watch Beginning-4:35

8 Why did the Renaissance begin in Italy?

9 Why did the Renaissance begin in Italy?

10 Why did the Renaissance begin in Italy?
Location lots of trade!! Thriving citiescultural diffusion Wealthy merchants Center of Greek/Roman culture

11 Important Achievements: Art
Art is more realistic and focuses on other topics besides religion Important Artists: Leonardo Da Vinci Michelangelo

12 Important Achievements: Literature
Wrote poetry, philosophy, and stories Machiavelli: Wrote the Prince, which explained how to be a ruler Shakespeare: playwright/poet

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15 What were the effects of the printing press?
Johann Gutenberg invented the printing press in 1440 C.E. Effects: Can make books quickly and cheaply More information is available Books are available to more people!

16 What changes resulted from the Renaissance?
More realistic art Art focuses on the individual and subjects other than religion Printing pressmore booksincrease in learning and literacy More information is available, including laws, discoveries, etc. Focus more on life on earth right now, than the afterlife Begin to question government and religion This will lead to the Reformation (major changes to the Church)


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