1. The Renaissance World History

2. Quick Write: Imagine you live in Florence, Italy immediately following the Black Death. You have survived, but many you know have not. Describe your environment. How do you feel? Imagine you live in Florence, Italy immediately following the Black Death. You have survived, but many you know have not. Describe your environment. How do you feel?

3. What caused the Renaissance? Causes:Medieval Reasons For? 1. Increased trade with Asia and other regions. 2. Growth of large, wealthy city- states in Italy. 3. Renewed interest in the classical learning of ancient Greek & Rome. 4. Rise of rich & powerful merchants 5. Increased desire for scientific & technological knowledge. 6. Desire to beautify cities. Movement of Crusaders renewed connections across Eurasia Centers of trade & travel develop along the Mediterranean due to Crusades Knowledge transfer from Middle East due to Crusades Downfall of Feudalism (Specialization) Feeling of futility & anger at God for Black Death Reaction to the horrors & aversion of the Black Death

4. Why Italy??

6. 1.Center of trade/idea exchange between Europe and Asia 2.Several large, rich city-states 3.Easy access to Classical (Roman) sources 1.Center of trade/idea exchange between Europe and Asia 2.Several large, rich city-states 3.Easy access to Classical (Roman) sources