2. The Renaissance Begins 7-1

3. The Italian Renaissance The Renaissance begins in Italy and spreads north to the rest of Europe. The Renaissance begins in Italy and spreads north to the rest of Europe. Italy was the center of trade between northern Europe and Africa. Italy was the center of trade between northern Europe and Africa. It was the center of Greco-Roman culture. It was the center of Greco-Roman culture. It was the center of the Catholic It was the center of the Catholic Church. Church. The Renaissance runs between 1300 and 1650. The Renaissance runs between 1300 and 1650. After the black death, look back at good times After the black death, look back at good times

4. Secular  People still religious  Became more secular- more interested in this world than religion City buildings became more Interesting….not just churches

5. Why Italy? Roman Ruins Roman Ruins Many city states competing for fame Many city states competing for fame Italy’s cities very wealthy Italy’s cities very wealthy –Could afford to pay painters, sculptors, architects, and other artists An add on their website (competition lives)- WELCOME TO FLORENCE- The splendid city of Michelangelo and Dante and the world's celebrated jewel of Renaissance art and architecture, also renowned for its elegant boutiques and tasty cuisine. I say arm wrestle! Stallone is my Hero!!!!

7. Rise of City States Roman Catholic Church did not want one Roman Catholic Church did not want one All were equal- fought occasionally All were equal- fought occasionally They had serious coin! Hire Mercenaries, loan money to Kings They had serious coin! Hire Mercenaries, loan money to Kings I have Chuck Norris and Arnold! There is no 'ctrl' button on Chuck Norris's computer. Chuck Norris is always in control.

8. Money/Wealth = City States Located on the coast Located on the coast Between Spain/France and Byzantine/Ottoman Empire Between Spain/France and Byzantine/Ottoman Empire Silk, Indian Spices- wool, wine, glass Silk, Indian Spices- wool, wine, glass Crusades brought merchants (money) Crusades brought merchants (money) Mongols united a Asia into one giant trade network Mongols united a Asia into one giant trade network Chuck Norris is now the tax man!

9. He counted to infinity twice!

10. If you are in the center of trade, what do you get?

11. Florence First to become wealthy First to become wealthy Walled and protected Walled and protected Traded cloth (wool) Traded cloth (wool) Medici- Richest Family Medici- Richest Family Banking- Money exchange Banking- Money exchange –Florence Bankers became experts

12. The Rise of Venice Ship building Ship building building on poles building on poles Canals with gondolas Canals with gondolas Ships built at the Arsenal Ships built at the Arsenal Once build 100 ships in two months Once build 100 ships in two months

13. Urban Noble Wealthy Men Wealthy Men Wealth from trade not land Wealth from trade not land Money became just as good as land Money became just as good as land Old land nobles and new blended Old land nobles and new blended

14. City States Run by one powerful man Run by one powerful man Duke or Doge for Venice- Later lost power to a group of nobles Duke or Doge for Venice- Later lost power to a group of nobles Medici Family ran Florence Medici Family ran Florence “the Magnificent” (Lorenzo de’ Medici) ruled and supported many artists “the Magnificent” (Lorenzo de’ Medici) ruled and supported many artists

15. Deal Makers Keep the poor at bay Keep the poor at bay Prevent other wealthy families from taking over Prevent other wealthy families from taking over Make deals with banks, landlords, church officials, mercenaries Make deals with banks, landlords, church officials, mercenaries Diplomacy- art of negotiating with other countries Diplomacy- art of negotiating with other countries Niccolo Machiavelli- claimed rulers should not be good- now we use Machiavellian to describe a leader who is tricky and not thinking about being good Niccolo Machiavelli- claimed rulers should not be good- now we use Machiavellian to describe a leader who is tricky and not thinking about being good

16. Don’t be Machiavellian or else chuck will get you!