1. Why did the Renaissance begin in Italy?
Essential Question
Why did the Renaissance begin in Italy?

2. Instructions
Anything written in yellow (SLOW down and pay attention) is useful information. You should write it in your notes IN YOUR OWN WORDS. Anything in red (STOP and pay close attention) is critical information and should be copied exactly. Anything in green (GO on to the next point) you do not have to write.

4. European
History . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
In these towns society began to
The breakdown of the manor
incredible changes throughout
flourish with the new critical mass.
unlike any before. The Dark Ages
system led to the growth of towns.
The sharing of ideas began a new
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all of the kingdoms of Europe.
The tragedy of the black death led to
were finally over once and for all.
age of art, science and learning

5. The Renaissance

6. The Death
The Black Plague left Europeans with a feeling of depression. The failure of the Crusades added to it. Then Constantinople, the main Christian city fell in It seems like even God wanted them to make a change.
Man… we are so lame…

7. New Ideas
The people of Europe saw this as a wake up call. They wanted to return Europe to it’s former glory. Rome = Good Dark Ages = Bad

8. Ism means doctrine or philosophy Human means human
Humanism
Ism means doctrine or philosophy
Human means human

9. Humanism
The study of man’s ability to improve the quality of life on Earth through studying the classics. Heaven is cool but old books can teach us stuff too! It is ok to enjoy life on Earth. Education and art mattered again!

10. Brain
Snack . . . .

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12. The Printing Press
-A device to more
easily make copies.
-Spread reading to the common people since books became much cheaper.
-The church lost it’s control of knowledge. (why?)

13. Economics

14. The Silk Road
When the Mongols took over China they reopened the Silk Road. This allowed Europe to trade with China. Marco Polo traveled this road (maybe…) and brought back many items and stories. These gave Europeans new ideas about the world

15. So what?
Europeans wondered why their stuff was so lame and China’s was so good. They were inspired to invent and create new things.
Seriously, how can we be so lame?

16. Geography

17. The Renaissance started in Florence, Italy and spread north.

18. Italy
Italy’s location on the sea meant it had lots of travelers (travelers bring ideas!) It had the benefit of roads and architecture left over from the Roman Empire. It sat on some major trade routes.

19. Brain
Snack . . . .

20. Underline the five most important words from today’s notes
Underline the five most important words from today’s notes. Be prepared to explain why you chose them.
Investigator: Choose 5 top words
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