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RENAISSANCE (1300-1600): Europe’s Transition to the Modern World From Medieval times to the Renaissance Feudalism- Reviewed Feudal Pyramid- At the end of the Middle ages the Feudal Pyramid fell apart, which led to the Renaissance What changes in Europe caused the Renaissance? The Black Plague Killed 1/3 of Europe’s population & price of crops went down Fewer serfs to work land weakened Feudal System Hundred Years War allowed Kings to build huge armies & reduced power of lords. Trade Increased-Silk Road connected Europe and China People moved to cities to earn more money- Status determined by wealth & ability, not by class born into What were the effects of the changes in Europe? Middle class merchants made a lot of money by organizing banks Rise of City-States: Italian cities traded with foreign merchants and became rich & powerful. Crusades made Europeans eager to learn about the world Medici family used their profits to promote education & arts Scholars & artists looked to art & writing from Ancient Greece and Rome for guidance Renaissance = Rebirth A “rebirth” of art, writing and thinking, and a belief in human potential. Where did the Renaissance Begin? Began in Northern Italy Trade routes between Europe and Asia passed through northern Italy Development of cities: Florence, Venice, and Milan Florence, more than any other city, symbolized and became the center of the Italian Renaissance. Humanism Main theory of Renaissance Seek happiness in daily life Individual has worth and rights Look to Greek/Roman developments for inspiration Emphasis on classical subject such as history, grammar, literature, and philosophy