Download The Renaissance and Reformation

The Renaissance and
Reformation
Ms. Hunt
RMS IB 2013-2014
Unit 2
Warm Up- The Renaissance Man
• After viewing the video clip…
– http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0CRX_mqpzdU
• On the space noted on your guided notes, list
some topics that were discussed in the music
video regarding the Renaissance.
– You may think of people, places, events, etc.
*Use your neighbor to help brainstorm what you saw!
The Role of the Church
• The Roman Catholic Church survived
the fall of the Roman Empire
• Spread of Christianity across Europe
– Many of the Germanic Tribes turned
to Christianity
• Church was the main source of
education
• Church officials built universities for
nobility
– Monks acted as preservers of
literature
y did the people consider the church so
important during this time period?
Forces of Change
1. The Crusades: a series of military expeditions to take
back the Holy Land (modern day Palestine) from the
Muslims
– Led to centuries of mistrust between Christians and
Muslims
– Resulted in economic growth by increasing trade between
Europe and the Middle East
2. Importance of towns increased
- Brought people together, unifying culture
3. Feudal lords lost power because serfs left for better
work
4. Black Death
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Killed 30-50% of the population
Labor shortage = weaker feudal ties
What was the Renaissance?
• A great revival of art, literature
and learning
• Political– Peace and Stability
• Economy– Merchants felt safe traveling
the roads
– Trade began again
– Towns grew
• Cultural– Travel spread new ideas
– A time of change
differences that you can already see between The Middle Ages and The
Renaissance?
Think about it!- What are
some
differences that you can
already see between
The Middle Ages and The
Renaissance? are some
The Dawn of the
Renaissance
• 300 year period of
renewed interest in
learning and art
• 1300-1600
• Rediscover ancient
Greek and Roman
knowledge
• New ideas about art,
science, and humanity.
The "Rebirth" of Europe
• Began in Italy
• Increased trade made Italians wealthy
Became patrons of the arts
Think!- Michelangelo and Leonardo da Vinci
Built and furnished palaces
Built churches, fountains, and sculptures
• Art reflected the beliefs of the period
– Secular instead of just religious
– More lifelike and landscapes
Patrons of the Arts
Those who
financed the
work of artists
during the
Renaissance.
What are
some
similarities
and
differences
between
these two
pieces?
Medieval
Comparing ArtTurn and Talk!
Renaissance
The Renaissance Spreads
• 1400’s- Italy to France, England, and Germany
• More cities and trade routes
• Creation of new class– Wealthy merchant class
– Artists and writers
• Reforms to existing religious practices
– Criticism of the Catholic Church
• Printing Press developed
– Spread of literature
• People began to examine and question
Turn and
Talk!- What
influence did
the printing
press have
during the
Renaissance?
The Printing Press
• Created by Johann Gutenberg in
1450
• Machine that pressed type to
paper
• Could create 500 times as many
books in the same amount of
time
• First book- The Bible
• Effects of the printing press– Books became cheaper to buy
and own
– Literacy spreadw did the printing
press help ideas spread during
the Renaissance?
The Protestant Reformation
• 1500’s- a movement to change church
practices
• Criticism of the Catholic Church
• Protestant Reformation begins with
Martin Luther
– Ninety-Five Theses – a statement of beliefs
nailed to the door of a Catholic Church, he
viewed the Catholic Church as corrupt
– Ideas spread quickly throughout Europe
– Protestant sects were created (out of
PROTEST)
• Example- Baptist, Lutheran, Presbyterian, etc.
Other Reformations
• Catholic Reformation- in response to the creation
of new Christian sects
– Worked to acquire more followers
• England’s Reformation- Creation of the Church of
England
– King Henry VIII created his own church in response to
the Pope
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BdE7LyxdTAg
Following the video clip, respond to the following
question…
• What power did the Reformation give to
individuals, both citizens and leaders, over people?
• Do you believe all people support the Reformation?
Explain why or why not.
Cause and Effect Chart
• Using your guided notes, complete the cause
and effect chart.
Cause
Effect
Fall of the Roman Empire
- Charlemagne came to power (brought a “small rise” to
Europe)
- Establishment of Feudalism
The Plague
- Two thirds (2/3) of the population died
- People accused different groups for bringing the Plague
- Led people to question what they know
Challenges to the Church
- Protestant Reformation (Creation of new church out of
protest!)
- Catholic Reformation (Church’s work to regain followers)