The RenaissanceThe Renaissance

World HistoryWorld History

Quick Write: Quick Write:

Imagine you live in Florence, Italy immediately following the Black Death. You have survived, but many you know

have not. • Describe your environment. • How do you feel?

Imagine you live in Florence, Italy immediately following the Black Death. You have survived, but many you know

have not. • Describe your environment. • How do you feel?

What caused the Renaissance?What caused the Renaissance?Causes: Medieval Reasons For?

1. Increased trade with Asia and other regions.

2. Growth of large, wealthy city-states in Italy.

3. Renewed interest in the classical learning of ancient Greek & Rome.

4. Rise of rich & powerful merchants

5. Increased desire for scientific & technological knowledge.

6. Desire to beautify cities.

Movement of Crusaders renewed connections across Eurasia

Centers of trade & travel develop along the Mediterranean due to Crusades

Knowledge transfer from Middle East due to Crusades

Downfall of Feudalism (Specialization)

Feeling of futility & anger at God for Black Death

Reaction to the horrors & aversion of the Black Death

Why Italy??Why Italy??

Why Italy??Why Italy??

Why Italy??Why Italy??

1. Center of trade/idea exchange between Europe and Asia

2. Several large, rich city-states

3. Easy access to Classical (Roman) sources

1. Center of trade/idea exchange between Europe and Asia

2. Several large, rich city-states

3. Easy access to Classical (Roman) sources