1. Bell Ringer You will be shown two paintings, on your classwork page do the following for each: You will be shown two paintings, on your classwork page do the following for each: Describe what you see Describe what you see Give a title to the paintings Give a title to the paintings Guess what time period the paintings are from Guess what time period the paintings are from

4. Setting the Stage for the Renaissance The Middle Ages occurred after the fall of Rome in 476 AD and continued until the beginning of the Renaissance in 1350. The Middle Ages occurred after the fall of Rome in 476 AD and continued until the beginning of the Renaissance in 1350. Middle Ages were known as the Dark Ages because of the lack of learning and scholarship. Middle Ages were known as the Dark Ages because of the lack of learning and scholarship. Middle Ages were dominated by the Feudal System, and Monarchies. Middle Ages were dominated by the Feudal System, and Monarchies.

5. The Feudal System

6. Use the worksheet provided to answer the following questions: Use the worksheet provided to answer the following questions: 1. When did the Feudal System begin? Who started using it first? 2. What is the role of the king in the Feudal System? What benefits does he receive? 3. What is a manor? What did the barons have to do for the king? 4. What was the duty of the knights? What did the knights do with the land given to them? 5. What did the serfs have to do in return for their land? Did serfs have any freedoms? Explain.

7. Middle Ages Continued Everyday way of life dominated by Roman Catholic Church. Everyday way of life dominated by Roman Catholic Church. Church taught Christians to endure suffering while awaiting rewards in heaven. Church taught Christians to endure suffering while awaiting rewards in heaven. Serfs worked the land, ate horrible food, wore itchy rough clothes so they could be happy in the afterlife. Serfs worked the land, ate horrible food, wore itchy rough clothes so they could be happy in the afterlife. Suffering = Salvation Suffering = Salvation

8. Classwork Life for Serfs was hard during the Middle Ages… Life for Serfs was hard during the Middle Ages… Write one paragraph (4 sentences) to support this statement using evidence Write one paragraph (4 sentences) to support this statement using evidence

9. Classwork Create a list (at least 3) describing the life of serfs in the middle ages Create a list (at least 3) describing the life of serfs in the middle ages

10. Crusades Crusades- religiously sanctioned wars to take back the Holy Land. Crusades- religiously sanctioned wars to take back the Holy Land. Pope Urban II called upon all Christians to fight for the Holy Land promising those who died entrance into Heaven. Pope Urban II called upon all Christians to fight for the Holy Land promising those who died entrance into Heaven. In terms of conquering Holy Land, crusades unsuccessful. In terms of conquering Holy Land, crusades unsuccessful.

12. Effects of the Crusades Failed to conquer Holy Lands in the long run. Failed to conquer Holy Lands in the long run. Cross cultural interactions created trade routes that made Italy wealthy Cross cultural interactions created trade routes that made Italy wealthy

13. Bubonic Plague Also known as the “Black Death.” Also known as the “Black Death.” From 1347-1350 the bubonic plague killed almost half of Europe's population. From 1347-1350 the bubonic plague killed almost half of Europe's population. Caused by fleas on rats traveling along trade routes from Asia to Europe. Caused by fleas on rats traveling along trade routes from Asia to Europe. Europe largely urbanized by this point causing plague to be more devastating. Europe largely urbanized by this point causing plague to be more devastating.

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15. What advantage does Italy have geographically?

16. Classwork In what ways did the bubonic plague devastate Europe? In what ways did the bubonic plague devastate Europe? In what ways did the bubonic plague help European society progress? In what ways did the bubonic plague help European society progress? Answer in paragraph format Answer in paragraph format

17. Conditions Leading to Italian Renaissance Geography of Italy Geography of Italy Rise of Merchant class Rise of Merchant class Urbanization Urbanization Depopulation Depopulation Classical writings of Greece and Rome Classical writings of Greece and Rome

18. Conditions Leading to Italian Renaissance Geography of Italy Geography of Italy The position of Italy on the Mediterranean allowed for increased trade with Middle East, Africa, and Asia The position of Italy on the Mediterranean allowed for increased trade with Middle East, Africa, and Asia Increased trade gave rise to merchant class Increased trade gave rise to merchant class Merchants dominated politics because of individual success Merchants dominated politics because of individual success

19. Conditions Leading to Italian Renaissance Depopulation and Urbanization Depopulation and Urbanization After the plague there were less serfs and people to work the land, this lead to an increase in urbanization. After the plague there were less serfs and people to work the land, this lead to an increase in urbanization. Because serfs were being paid for their labor they experienced upward mobility and were able to move to the city. Because serfs were being paid for their labor they experienced upward mobility and were able to move to the city. With money comes leisure time, an increase in leisure time allowed people to invest in art and learning With money comes leisure time, an increase in leisure time allowed people to invest in art and learning City life led to an exchange of ideas and contributed to the start of the Renaissance City life led to an exchange of ideas and contributed to the start of the Renaissance More money = more leisure time = learning and interest in the arts More money = more leisure time = learning and interest in the arts

21. Conditions Leading to Italian Renaissance Legacies of Greece and Rome Legacies of Greece and Rome The classic writings of Greece and Rome had been preserved in monasteries for centuries. The classic writings of Greece and Rome had been preserved in monasteries for centuries. Remains of the Roman Empire lay all over Italy further inspiring the residence. Remains of the Roman Empire lay all over Italy further inspiring the residence. People wanted to build on classic culture of Romans and Greeks while creating something new. People wanted to build on classic culture of Romans and Greeks while creating something new.

22. CLASSWORK What is the Renaissance? What is the Renaissance? Look closely at the picture from the beginning of this lesson: Look closely at the picture from the beginning of this lesson: What do you see in the picture? What do you see in the picture? What do these objects reveal about the character of the two men? What do these objects reveal about the character of the two men?

23. Renaissance- rebirth of art and learning Renaissance- rebirth of art and learning Renaissance Man/Woman- skilled in the various intellectual fields of art, literature, science, math, etc. Renaissance Man/Woman- skilled in the various intellectual fields of art, literature, science, math, etc. Classwork- How did the portrait from the Bell Ringer represent two Renaissance men? Classwork- How did the portrait from the Bell Ringer represent two Renaissance men?

24. Renaissance Men/Women Turn to page 39 and read the two paragraphs about Renaissance Men and Women. Turn to page 39 and read the two paragraphs about Renaissance Men and Women. Then complete the analyzing primary sources section on the same page. Then complete the analyzing primary sources section on the same page. Read the two primary sources and answer the questions 1 and 2 on your classwork page. Read the two primary sources and answer the questions 1 and 2 on your classwork page. Be prepared to discuss answers. Be prepared to discuss answers.

25. ESSAY How did the Renaissance begin? How did the Renaissance begin? Identify the conditions that lead to the Renaissance Identify the conditions that lead to the Renaissance Explain how these conditions lead to a rebirth of art and learning Explain how these conditions lead to a rebirth of art and learning 1 page minimum, HAND WRITTEN 1 page minimum, HAND WRITTEN Include an introduction that explains the basis of your paper and a conclusion that summarizes the main ideas. Include an introduction that explains the basis of your paper and a conclusion that summarizes the main ideas.

26. SRE Chart Statement- Statement- Reason Reason Evidence Evidence