Crash Course World History: The Renaissance
Directions: While watching John Greene’s You Tube video about the Renaissance, answer the questions
with the information as it is provided.
1) What two cultures were “rediscovered” during the Italian Renaissance?
2)
What two areas of life or culture could we see these ancient “ideas” imitated?
3) What did humanists spend their time and energy studying? (provide some specific examples)
4) Why were the cities of Milan, Florence and Venice so wealthy during the 1400 and 1500s? How
did this promote the Renaissance?
5) How did the Medici family get so rich, powerful and famous?
6) Besides trade, what role did the Muslim world play in helping start the Renaissance?
7) What was John Greene’s main point in his argument that the Renaissance didn’t occur?
8) Do you agree or disagree with his argument? (provide your rationale)
Questions you have: Please write down any and all questions you have about information presented,
ideas mentioned or items you saw/heard about in this video.