1. The Renaissance
AD Europe

2. I. Renaissance = “Rebirth” (After the Dark Ages)
1. Reasons
a. Crusades
-interactions with Muslims
-new ideas
b. End of the “Dark Ages”
-End of Plague
-re-birth of Cities
-trading centers
-end of feudalism
-value of $ increases
-value of land decreases

3. II. Beginnings in Italy 1. Influence of Roman Catholic Church
a. Provided hope during “Dark Ages”
-Increased power and membership
b. Church Center = Rome, Italy
c. Use wealth to encourage
-arts
-literature
-science
-philosophy

4. III. An Age of Genius 1. Florence, Italy = Birthplace of Ranaissance
a. Leonardo Da Vinci
-Mona Lisa
-Last Supper

5. III. An Age of Genius Continued…
b. Michelangelo
-Sistine Chapel

6. III. An Age of Genius continued…
c. Niccolo Machiavelli
-Philosophy of government
-“end justifies the means…”
d. Humanists
-improve lives by learning
-study Literature
-enjoy life