Chapter 27-The Renaissance Begins
Chapter goals:
1) To learn how the renaissance marked the end
of the middle ages in Europe
2) To learn how and where the renaissance began
Vocab:
Humanism-
Republics-
Section 2- What was the Renaissance?
Use the paragraph entitled Renewed Interest in the Classical World to fill in the chart.
1.Classical Art The classical period lasted from about _________B.C.E. to
_______C.E. The classical artists of Greece and Rome created sculptures, pottery,
murals, and mosaics. The purpose of much of their art was to show the importance of
_______________ and civic leaders, as well as ___________________________.
2. Medieval Art The medieval period lasted from about _______to about _________
C.E. Medieval artists created _________________ windows, sculptures, paintings, and
tapestries. The purpose of much medieval art was to teach ___________to people who
could not _______________
3. Renaissance Art The Renaissance lasted from the 1300s to the early __________.
Artists created _________, murals, drawings, and paintings. The aim of much
Renaissance art was to show the ____________of people and nature, not just
____________ ideas. Artists also began using new techniques.
Section 3-The Growth of Trade and Commerce
1. Explain how trade led to an increase in art and learning during the Renaissance.
2. Describe two events/happenings that led to greater contact between Europe and
the East (Asia).
3. How did the increase in trade result in a new kind of economy?
4. Merchants and bankers became wealthier during this time. What did they do with
their money?
Section 4-The Influence of Italian City States
1. What is a city-state?
2. How was the way territory was organized in Italy (city-states) different than in
other places in Europe during this time?
3. Who ruled the city-state of Florence during this time?
4. These city-states became quite wealthy. What was done with this wealth?
Section 5-The Growth of Humanism
1. What were humanists interested in?
2. What did humanists try to do with the ancient ideas they were interested in?
3. How did humanist ideas change ideas about government and social standing?
4. What was the conflict between humanists and the Catholic Church?