GRADE 8 HISTORY RENAISSANCE

Additonal Factors that gave rise to the Renaissance:

>Mongols re-opened the Silk Road >Marco Polo visits China, returns to Europe, writes a book this causes people to want to go there and get Chinese goods >Ottoman Turks conquer Byzantine Empire >Scholars flee to Italy with ancient texts of the Greeks and Romans

What are some of the Factors that gave rise to the Renaissance?

>The positives of Black Death No damage to farmland, goods, metals People are happy to be alive and spend money to erase memories of the plague >Because of the Bubonic plague, almost 1/3 of Europe's population died, which meant, smaller workforce and better salaries! Peasants revolted and landlords lost their power! A change was taking place in the society!!

What was the city of Florence wealthy from?

From wool and banking.

What were the Major Themes of the Renaissance?

Humanism Secularism Individualism

In what areas is the Renaissance considered a rebirth?

In education, religion, philosophy and art techniques. The artist is no longer seen as a tradesman, but as a genius! Medieval art values are rejected.

What is Individualism?

It focuses on the unique qualities and abilities of the individual person.

What is Secularism?

It has a greater emphasis on non-religious values and concerns.

When did the The Northern Renaissance occur?

It occurred after the Italian Renaissance

What happened to Medieval art as a result of the re-birth?

It's art values were rejected.

What were the Major trading cities for the Nothern Renassance?

Milan, Florence, Genoa, Venice

What regions did the Nothern Renaissance focus on?

Northern Europe England Spain France Germanic regions (Holy Roman Empire) The Netherlands

What cities did The Italian Renaissance (1st) focus on?

The Italian Renaissance (occurred first) Focused on the city-states of northern Italy and Rome.

What is the definition of Renaissance?

The Renaissance is the rebirth or revival of classical art, architecture, literature, and learning that originated in Italy in the 14th century and later spread throughout Europe. The period of this revival, roughly the 14th through the 16th century, marking the transition from medieval to modern times.

What is Humanism?

There are 2 types: secular and religious It is Human potential, progress and the expansion of human knowledge.

Who were the Medici family?

They were bankers with political power who hired artists and architects to make Florence great.

What did the Italian Renaissance focus on?

Wealth and power Knowledge was the key

What did the Italian Renaissance have great emphasis on?

Worldly Secular pursuits Humanities Arts