Our Worldviews Explore. Understand. Connect

Worldview  Definition – a collection of beliefs held by an individual or group (super important. Write this down. Like right now. Matt stop talking and write this down)  Western Worldview – the values and beliefs about the world held by societies that developed out of western Europe (that includes us. As in Canada)

Western World  What are some values and beliefs we have in Canada? (ex. All people are to be treated as equals)  Discuss with your partner and come up with a couple of examples.

First Nation Worldview Elders are respected for their wisdom Govern as a group, not a leader All life is sacred and equally important People are connected to the community and to ancestors Human experience is spiritual, physical, emotional and mental Life is a circle; time moves through cycles

Where we Belong  What images come to mind when you think of Canada?  Why?  Is there more to Canada then just those images?  Are there other groups in Canada that might have another worldview, like the First Nations?

Multiculturalism  Definition – The preservation of different cultures or cultural identities within a unified society, as a state or nation.  What this is trying to say is Canada is OK with, and even encourages other cultures to continue expressing their beliefs and values while living here.  Is this different from the States?

Chapter 1 Vocab  Society –  History –  System –  Resources –

Case Study One Renaissance Europe

Timeline leading to the Renaissance 1-4 th centuries Roman Empire 4-15 th centuries Byzantine Empire 5-13 th centuries Middle Ages th century Renaissance 1400ce – 1600ce

Belvedere Torso 1 st -2 nd century. Greek. Rediscovered in the 1400s Michelangelo. Renaissance Artists Michelangelo the Ninja Turtle Know this guy for class

New Inspirations

Med VS. Ren

Med vs. Ren

How Did the Renaissance Begin? - What would’ve cause those changes that lead to a new way of thinking?

1300s – 1400s  What was the main Worldview at this time?  Who was in charge?

Freedom of Speech?  Do you think the power that the pope had would affect society in anyway?  Would it be hard to change their way of thinking? (The clergy? The people?)

The Crusades

Crusades  Definition – a campaign in favour of a cause ; historically, a medieval military expedition to recover the Holy Land from the Muslims

Holy War  Definition – primarily caused or justified by the differences in religion

Golden Rule  "Therefore all things whatsoever ye would that men should do to you, do ye even so to them: for this is the law and the prophets“  "What is hateful to you, do not to your fellow man. That is the entire Law; all the rest is commentary“  "No one of you is a believer until he desires for his brother that which he desires for himself"

Crash Course 

Key terms:  Identity  Value  Belief  Worldview  Western Worldview  Perspective  Society  History  System  Resources  Renaissance  Era  Roman Empire  Byzantine Empire  Middle Ages  Silk Road  Crusade  Pilgrim

Key people  Merchants of both the West and the East  Leonardo, Raphael, Donatello, Michelangelo (artists of the Renaissance)  Pope – what he feared, how he inspired/manipulated

Fibonacci  1, 2, 3, 5, 8, 13, 21,  What is this?  Why would it be important?

Fibonacci

What factors shaped the Renaissance Worldview? Geography Contact with other groups Ideas and Knowledge

Geography  Key cities (city states) located near Mediterranean Sea.  Access to trade routes  Italy’s location  Contact with Islamic civilization and other countries  Lack of good farm land  Encouraged citizens to find other professions  Mountains  Natural barrier to enemies, allowed focus on trade, commerce and the arts instead of military

Ideas and Knowledge  Ruins from Classical Civilizations (Greek/Roman)  Inspired Italians to reclaim lost knowledge  Crusaders and Traders  Brought back texts and ideas from the East (Islamic and Asian worlds)  Renaissance scholars  Looked at classical literature which promoted the role of the individual, introduced Humanism  Individuals believed they were responsible for their own lives

Contact with other groups  Crusades  Trading ships carried soldiers as well as good to the Holy Land. They returned with exotic goods from the East  Increased trade  With the expanding of trade routes a wealthy merchant class (middle class) rose. They supported the Renaissance art and architecture  Ideas and knowledge from Islamic and other Asian civilizations became part of the European culture

Important City States  Florence, Venice and Genoa  What made them powerful?  What is unique about each one?  Did geography add to their success?

City-States con’t Social SystemsPolitical and Economic Systems Culture Florence Merchant class gained status Guilds organized Centre for wool, cloth, silk Banking; richest city-state Ruled by Medici oligarchy Oligarchy of wealthy noblemen Painters, sculptors, architects Patrons of the arts Venice 3 social classes Scuole provided support to members and the poor Doge as head of state Sea trade Centre of book trade Religion – cathedrals built Merchant class supported the arts Carnevale celebrations Genoa Social class systems Founded Bank of St. George Navy, shipbuilders, merchants Clans/families controlled sections of the city; dictator took over power Arts, architecture University of Genoa

City States – Commonalities  Located on important trade routes  Commercial centres  Large populations (at least )  Hierarchical class systems  The wealthy became patrons of the arts

City States – Uniqueness  Florence – richest; considered the centre of the Renaissance  Venice – canals as streets; centre of trade between Asia and Europe  Genoa – strongest; controlled other ports in eastern Mediterranean

Geography  Florence – hilly area was good for sheep; good trading location on Arno River.  Venice – on shallow islands along coast of Adriatic Sea ; good trading location.  Genoa – on narrow strip of land between sea and mountains; on Tyrrhenean Sea, crossroads between Europe and Mediterranean area.

Key Ideas Review  Renaissance – When, where?  Elements of Worldview:  Social system  Political and economic system  Culture  Worldview affected by:  Geography  Contact  Ideas and Knowledge

Middle Ages vs Renaissance Elements of WorldviewLife During the Middle Ages Life During Renaissance Social System- Feudal system, rigid hierarchy divided rich and poor (no changing of status) -Merchants and workers changed the feudal system -Emergence of social support systems (scuola) Political and Economic Systems -Barter -Trade; Silk Road -Feudal landlords as unit of government -Currency -Trade; city-states as unit of government Culture-Purpose of life was to prepare for the hereafter; harsh life on earth -Art, architecture influenced by religion -Importance of life on earth -Arts, architecture valued and supported

Key Terms  City-state  Urbanization  Republic  Oligarchy  Guild  Aristocracy  Doge