1. Brain Teaser # 1
Maybe you’ve heard a little about the Renaissance, tell me what you know (or what you think you know about this time period). People? Events? Etc.

2. Brain Teaser # 6
What was the Medieval European equivalent to the bushido code in Japan?
What does excommunication mean?
What is the concept of damnation & salvation?
Who can use visual placards & teach the class about feudalism?
Who had the power to excommunicate?
Who is the leader of the Catholic Church?

3. Introduction Question
Can you think of a type of fashion or music that has come back into style?

4. First Came Medieval Then Came The Renaissance!
The Transition

5. The Renaissance
I. Renaissance means “re-birth”.

6. The Renaissance
A. This was a time when scholars and artists (students just like you) became very interested in the history of the Greeks & the Romans.

7. The Renaissance
B. People devoted their lives to copying the artistic styles, the literature, and the overall look of the classical period.

8. 1A. Where did people live during the middle ages?
1A. People lived on farms & got protection from the lords. (Remember feudalism?)

9. 1B. Where did People live during the Renaissance?
1B. People left their farms & moved to the big city to pursue their dreams!

10. 2A. Who had all the power in the middle ages?
2A. Kings were number one BUT lords/nobles had a lot of power also. 1 2

11. 2B. Who had all the power during the Renaissance?
2B. The king was still top dog but now the merchants were more important than the lords. 1 2

12. 3A. What determined your status in the Middle Ages?
Your birth!

13. 3B. What determined your status during the Renaissance?
Your wealth, talent & ability!