How do these popular images connect to European

Let’s Review… After the fall of the Roman Empire, Europe entered the Middle Ages

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What was the Renaissance? a time of creativity and change in Europe with achievements

Characteristics of the Renaissance Characteristics: � Studied Greek and Roman culture � Humanism: focus

Why did the Renaissance begin in Italy? Location lots of trade!! Thriving cities cultural

Important Achievements: Art is more realistic and focuses on other topics besides religion �

Important Achievements: Literature Wrote poetry, philosophy, and stories Machiavelli: Wrote the Prince, which explained

What were the effects of the printing press? Johann Gutenberg invented the printing press

What changes resulted from the Renaissance? More realistic art Art focuses on the individual

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How do these popular images connect to European history?

THE RENAISSANCE

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

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What was the Renaissance? a time of creativity and change in Europe with achievements in art, literature, and science from 1300 -1600 C. E.

Characteristics of the Renaissance Characteristics: � 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!! http: //www. youtube. com/watch? v=DYgxs 47 r 6 j. I � Watch Beginning-4: 35

Why did the Renaissance begin in Italy?

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

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

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

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!

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)