1.1 The Renaissance Presentation

• Geschiedenis
• Middelbare school
• havo
• Leerjaar 2

Explorers & Conquerers

Intro + 1.1 The Renaissance

Renaissance

Learning goals

At the end of this lesson you can:

1: Explain the definition of the word "Renaissance"

2: Name three important factors associated with the Renaissance

3: Name at least three reasons for the emergence of the Renaissance

The Renaissance

The rebirth of antiquity

• Renaissance = Rebirth
• The middle ages were not the best times to live in.
• People start to long back to the time of Antiquity.
• Knowledge was lost in the middle ages, thanks to the fall of constantinople we get this knowledge back.

Powerfull Italian city-states

Why did it start in Northern Italy?

• There were rich city states and people
• Antiquity was still visible in Rome
• Refugees/knowledge from the east

Knowledge from the east

-Fall of Constantinople (Instanbul) in 1453

-Scholars, architects, scientist, artist etc. fled to the Italian city-

states

-Knowledge of antiquity now returned to Europe

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A changing worldview

A Changing worldvieuw

What excatly changed?

• Worldview:
• From: Memento mori (rememer to die)
• To:  Carpe Diem (Seize the day)
• New Art & Architecture
• Return of classical knowledge

Which ancient civilization greatly influenced the Renaissance?

1. Ancient Greece
2. Ancient China
3. Ancient Egypt
4. Ancient Persia

What was the impact of the printing press on the Renaissance?

1. Increased access to knowledge and spread of ideas
2. Economic prosperity
3. Military advancements
4. Social equality

Who were the patrons of the Renaissance artists?

1. Foreign rulers
2. Clergy and religious institutions
3. Peasants and farmers
4. Wealthy merchants and nobles

Which city was the center of the Italian Renaissance?

1. Venice
2. Florence
3. Rome
4. Milan

What was the major factor in the emergence of the Renaissance?

1. Religious conflicts
2. Revival of Classical knowledge and learning
3. Political stability
4. Technological advancements

What is the definition of the word 'Renaissance'?

1. A period of political unrest
2. A period of technological advancements
3. A period of cultural and artistic rebirth
4. A period of religious revival

Workbook:

page 5:

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Homework

Homework 

• Option 1: Make a (short) cartoon depicting the immergence and definition of the Renainssance
• Option 2: Create a short audio or video recording describing the immergence and definition of the Renainssance
• Option 3: Write a short (handwritten!) essay about the immergence and definition of the Renainssance
• Mail to: [e-mail]

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