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Name: _________________________________ Date: _______________ Class: ________ Guiding Reading Questions Life in Italy during the Renaissance 1. Paraphrase the introduction of this article using three significant points and one in-text citation as evidence. The term Renaissance means rebirth. It was a time of intellectual, cultural, and artistic growth. The era began in Italy in the 14th century and spread throughout most of Europe during the 15th century. According to the article Life in Italy during the Renaissance, “it was in the Eternal City where various structures from Ancient Rome were rebuilt.” (1). 2. Define three ways that culture of Italy and Europe were affected during the Renaissance. Use two in-text citations as evidence. The culture of Italy was affected during the Renaissance as life in the cities “emerged from the courtyards and into the streets and public squares.” (2) Although the movement was most evident in the elite of society, “the poorest families attempted to emulate the rich.” (2) Changes in the roles of marriage, home life, and women “began to take a greater role.” (3) Women found freedom and more power during this time. 3. Describe the three achievements listed in the article. Use one in-text citation evidence. As described in the Life in Italy during the Renaissance article, three major areas of achievements flourished. In literature, “Italian writers and poets had made several contributions to the world.” (5) There were also achievements in the fine arts as the greatest masters “used the works of ancient Greece and Rome as their base.” (5) These revivals of ancient times of Europe can still be seen in much architecture of the time and in present day. Name: _________________________________ Date: _______________ Class: ________ 4. Summarize the author’s purpose of the article. Include one quotation from the article as evidence and cite. The Life in Italy during the Renaissance article was written to provide a brief account of the beginning of the time. It briefly provides the reader with an overview to the era touching on cultural changes and achievements. The author lists names of artists including Leonardo, Michelangelo, Raphael, Donatello, and Botticelli stating that they remain “household names centuries after their death.” (5) The article opens a window for deeper research of the many contributions within the Renaissance period. 5. Write the correct MLA citation format to list on your Works Cited page of your essay. “Life in Italy during the Renaissance.” lifeinitaly.com. LifeinItaly. 20 April 2010. Web. 23 July 2013. Name: _________________________________ Date: _______________ Class: ________ Guiding Reading Questions- Short Answers Life in Italy during the Renaissance, 20 April 2010 1. When did the Renaissance begin? 14th century 2. When did the Renaissance peak? Mid 15th century 3. Which country is given credit for the beginnings of the Renaissance? Italy 4. Which three cities are noted for the beginnings of the Renaissance? Tuscany, Venice, Rome 5. What does Renaissance mean? Rebirth 6. Why was this term marked for this time period? Rebirth and revival of ancient Greek and Roman works 7. Make notes of text used as evidence from the article to support your previous answers. a. When: 14th and 15th century (p1) b. Where: Italy – Tuscany, Venice, Rome (p1) c. What: Time of rebirth, revival of ancient Greek and Roman art, architecture, and ideas (p1-2) d. Why: The black plague and dark ages suppressed progression in most of Europe, but wealthy families in Italy who were not tied to the rules of the church were able to support arts. 8. Which two main influences attributed to advancement in warfare during the Renaissance? a. The Great Wars in Italy required new war tactics and armory to win b. Advancement in the sciences Name: _________________________________ Date: _______________ Class: ________ 9. Which social class benefited most from the Renaissance movement? Why? The elite class was able to support the arts and patron new ideas. 10.Describe how the social class changes became apparent as the movement spread in Italy and Europe. The cities began to emerge from the courtyards and new designs for dwellings were made of bright marble. The poor began to imitate the rich weddings, requiring dowries. 11. How did the Renaissance affect the role of women? a. Women were expected to have an opinion and use self-will b. Given freedom – c. “the power behind the throne.” 12. Use a quotation from the article to support your answer in #10. As the article Life in Italy during the Renaissance points out, “ …… “ (3). “women in the Renaissance began to take a greater role in social life….had more freedom … form an opinion… and were so-called ‘the power behind the throne.’” (3). 13. How did the cultural cuisine evolve during the Renaissance? Lavish banquets were held, utensils were used, new world ingredients were incorporated into meals. 14. Draw a conclusion to explain the significance of Renaissance festivals. Renaissance festivals were a celebration that included activities for all social classes. It demonstrated the likeness among classes rather than exploiting the differences. Name: _________________________________ Date: _______________ Class: ________ 15. Cite the evidence you used to support this conclusion. ”processions could include every social strata from Pope to beggar.” (4) 16. Create a complex-compound sentence to combine your answers in #13, #14 and #15. The culture during the Renaissance evolved in many areas including cuisine, festivals, and social life and as stated in the article Life in Italy during the Renaissance, “processions could include every social strata from Pope to beggar.” (3-4) 17. According to the article, three major achievements in the Renaissance include literature, fine art, and architecture. Provide supporting details for each achievement discussed. a. Literature i. Writers and poets made several contributions to the era ii. Achievements in the culture of literature b. Fine Art i. Used ancient Greece and Rome as their base ii. Influences by the Catholic Church can be seen in the arts c. Architecture i. Many achievements remain untouchable, but others surpass them. ii. The works from the Renaissance can still be seen in the modern world. Name: _________________________________ Date: _______________ Class: ________ Guided Reading Vocabulary Exploration – Student Copy Life in Italy during the Renaissance, 20 April 2010 WORD Elite Culture Renaissance Pomp Medieval Impact Advancements DEFINITION SYNONYMS Notes Name: _________________________________ Date: _______________ Class: ________