Unveiling the Renaissance: A Journey of Rebirth and Humanism
The Renaissance
The Renaissance
Test Review
What does the term
What does the term
Renaissance
Renaissance
mean?
mean?
The word Renaissance
means
rebirth
or
revival.
This period was the
humanistic revival for
classical art,
literature
,
architecture, and
learning
.
When did the Renaissance Occur?
When did the Renaissance Occur?
The Renaissance occurred from 1445-1660
A.D.
Overall, it lasted approximately
175
years
.
The Renaissance happened after the
Middle
Ages
, when people were barbaric in nature
and didn’t even use silverware!
How could a time of such beauty and marvel
spring from such dark times as the Middle
Ages?
Brand New Interests
Brand New Interests
Unlike the Middle Ages, people in
the Renaissance became more
interested in the
individual
and on
human development.
Humanism
was the school of thought
that dominated this period; Greek &
Latin classical works became valued
again and were believed to contain
great moral lessons.
People who lived during the
Renaissance delighted in the
arts
,
literature,
and
in
science
.
People also became interested in
beauty
and in
nature
.
People were more attuned and
accepting of human impulses and
felt a new sense of mastery (i.e.
control) of their world.
Literacy and the Invention of the Printing Press
Literacy and the Invention of the Printing Press
Literacy
is the ability to
read and write.
In the Middle Ages
literacy was not
prominent.
The invention of the
printing
press
allowed
for reproduction of
books, which caused
more and more people
to become educated.
Where did the Renaissance begin
Where did the Renaissance begin
and how far did it spread?
and how far did it spread?
The Renaissance first
began in Italy but
quickly spread
throughout Europe.
The people of the Renaissance used
The people of the Renaissance used
what two ancient civilizations to
what two ancient civilizations to
model their own society after?
model their own society after?
GREECE
ROME
Who was the Queen of England
Who was the Queen of England
during the Renaissance?
during the Renaissance?
Queen Elizabeth
I was on the
throne at the
time of the
Renaissance.
Martin Luther and The 95 Theses
Martin Luther and The 95 Theses
The authority of the Roman
Catholic Church was
challenged when Martin
Luther nailed his 95 Theses
to the door of a prominent
church.
Remember! People of the
Renaissance began to
question known truths &
authority. This is a classic
example.
William Shakespeare
William Shakespeare
William Shakespeare was
an actor, a poet, and a
playwright.
Shakespeare was arguably
the most notable writer of
the Renaissance.
Shakespeare had indirect
political influence because
his plays were performed
before Queen Elizabeth I.
The Bubonic Plague
The Bubonic Plague
The Bubonic Plague
was said to have killed
1,000 people per week
in London.
If one presented with
symptoms of The
Plague, there was a
70% chance he/she
would not survive.
Explore the transformative era of the Renaissance, a period of rebirth, flourishing art, literature, and humanistic revival after the dark Middle Ages. Discover how individuals embraced humanism, literacy thrived with the printing press invention, and the beauty of classical works was rekindled, shaping a new sense of mastery.
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The Renaissance Test Review
What does the term Renaissance Renaissance mean? The word Renaissance means rebirth rebirth or revival. italian_renaissance_art pressegut2 shakespeare9 This period was the humanistic revival for classical art, literature architecture, and learning learning. vitruvian Renaissance%2BArt,%2B1500 literature, 56210 italy_full don_quixote_open1
When did the Renaissance Occur? The Renaissance occurred from 1445-1660 A.D. Overall, it lasted approximately 175 The Renaissance happened after the Middle Ages Ages, when people were barbaric in nature and didn t even use silverware! How could a time of such beauty and marvel spring from such dark times as the Middle Ages? 175 years years. Middle
Brand New Interests Unlike the Middle Ages, people in the Renaissance became more interested in the individual individual and on human development. Humanism Humanism was the school of thought that dominated this period; Greek & Latin classical works became valued again and were believed to contain great moral lessons. People who lived during the Renaissance delighted in the arts literature, literature, and in science science. People also became interested in beauty beauty and in nature nature. People were more attuned and accepting of human impulses and felt a new sense of mastery (i.e. control) of their world. arts,
Literacy and the Invention of the Printing Press Literacy Literacy is the ability to read and write. In the Middle Ages literacy was not prominent. The invention of the printing printing press press allowed for reproduction of books, which caused more and more people to become educated.
Where did the Renaissance begin and how far did it spread? The Renaissance first began in Italy but quickly spread throughout Europe.
The people of the Renaissance used what two ancient civilizations to model their own society after? GREECE ROME
Who was the Queen of England during the Renaissance? Queen Elizabeth I was on the throne at the time of the Renaissance.
Martin Luther and The 95 Theses The authority of the Roman Catholic Church was challenged when Martin Luther nailed his 95 Theses to the door of a prominent church. Remember! People of the Renaissance began to question known truths & authority. This is a classic example.
William Shakespeare William Shakespeare was an actor, a poet, and a playwright. othello romeo-and-juliet1 paton_re Shakespeare was arguably the most notable writer of the Renaissance. william-shakespeare2 reverse-trap-hamlet Shakespeare had indirect political influence because his plays were performed before Queen Elizabeth I. macbeth
The Bubonic Plague The Bubonic Plague was said to have killed 1,000 people per week in London. If one presented with symptoms of The Plague, there was a 70% chance he/she would not survive.
