1. SWBAT recognize how the Renaissance changes the nature of society
SWBAT recognize how the Renaissance changes the nature of society. Calisthenics (On a new sheet of paper for the week- name, date, HR and write the question!): Which civilizations influenced the Renaissance?
Homework: Humanism questions on the back of your notes!

4. Humanism
Humanism was a philosophy, or way of thought, that developed during the Renaissance. Humanist thought came from Classical writings.

5. Individuals
Humanists believe that the individual human is important. They think that people are capable of making great accomplishments in this world.

6. Think – Pair - Share Kings Clergy Nobles Merchants Peasants
How was this different from Medieval philosophy?
Kings
Clergy
Nobles
Merchants
Peasants
It is the will of God! If you die in the Crusades, you will go to heaven.

7. These subjects are called “Humanities” today.
Humanism stressed the importance of classical subjects, such as history, literature, philosophy, grammar, public speaking, and art.
These subjects are called “Humanities” today.

8. Secularism
Although humanist thinkers continued to stress the importance of leading a Christian life, they challenged people to think for themselves instead of look to the Church for every answer.

9. Effects
Humanist thought sparked an explosion of creativity, learning, and discovery.

10. Art
Art began to focus on people instead of religion.

12. Check for Understanding
What was humanism based on?
What did humanists value?
How was humanist thought different from Medieval thought?
What subjects did humanists think were important?
How did humanists feel about Christianity and the Church?
What were the effects of humanist thought?
How did art change as result of humanism?

13. What about this painting illustrates humanist beliefs?

14. Medieval or Renaissance?

15. I don’t want to just believe what the Pope says
I don’t want to just believe what the Pope says. I want to find out for myself!

16. I believe that whatever the pope says is what goes! No exceptions!

17. Humans are nothing without God.

18. As Humans, we are capable of a lot
As Humans, we are capable of a lot! I can get an A on an exam because I WORK HARD, not because it’s an act of God.

19. I want to read books and find out more about Science and literature.

20. The only book I need is my bible

25. Fun Fact! This is “The Statue of David” by the famous artist Michelangelo

26. I will follow whatever the Pope and King tell me to do.

27. What civilizations influenced Renaissance culture?
A. Greek and Roman C. Indian and Chinese
B. Roman and Chinese D. Greek and Indian

28. Which of the following is true of Humanists?
A. They believe that humans are naturally evil and need religion to cure them
B. They believe that humans are capable of great accomplishments by themselves
C. They believe that humans are incapable of anything without God
D. They believe that humans are all automatically going to Heaven