1. The Italian Renaissance

2. Bell Ringer Using the definition of “renaissance” from last night’s reading, explain how the Black Plague might have influenced the start of the Renaissance Discuss with partner 45 seconds

3. Defining the Renaissance Renaissance = “rebirth” 1350-1600 (250 yrs.) Italian Renaissance - the period of great cultural change and achievement in European history that began in Italy and spread to the rest of Europe

5. See map - pg. 163

7. Political instability

8. Decline in Church power

10. High regard for human worth

12. Based on study of the classics & the literary works of ancient Greece & Rome

14. Stressed:

15. Intellect

17. Lack of single strong ruler - easy for C-S to remain independent

18. Milan

19. Venice expanded & played critical

20. Florence roles in Italian politics

22. Viscontis died off - Sforzas conquered

23. Sforza -

24. Efficient tax system = large state revenues

25. hired mercenaries (soldiers who sold their services)

26. Pair & Share:

29. Officially a republic w/ elected leader

32. de Medici Family

33. Bankers

34. Used power, wealth, & personal influence to make Florence the cultural center of Italy

39. Renaissance Society Re-read pgs. 166-169 Group Activity Group 1: Nobility Group 2: Patricians & Burghers Group 3: Peasants & Workers Group 4: Marriage & Family Life Use Newsprint & Marker to outline general information and the roles played by your topic in Renaissance society You will have 10 minutes to do this, then will present to the class

40. Machiavelli & Politics Niccolò Machiavelli Wrote The Prince A “how to” guide for rulers One of THE most influential books ever written

41. Closure With a partner, name and explain 1 of the 4 characteristics of the Renaissance. 30 seconds

42. Homework Worksheet: Read excerpt from Machiavelli’s The Prince and answer the 3 questions that follow Read pages 170-175