Bell Work

1. How did the Black Death affect Europe’s economy?

2. Imagine you had survived the Black Death. Describe how you would feel as the Black Death ended.

Effects of the Plague

Trade declined Wages rose because of a high demand for

workers. Peasants began to pay rent instead of

providing services. Serfs gained more rights. These effects weakened:

FEUDALISM!!!

The Renaissance

“Rebirth”

I can…

7.43: Trace the emergence of the Renaissance, including influence from Moorish scholars in Spain.

• Early 1300s• Began in Italy• Renaissance –or “rebirth”• A philosophical and artistic

movement• Renewed interest in ancient

Greek and Roman literature and life

• A new emphasis on the power of human reason developed

Setting the stage for the Renaissance: Economics

Revival of trade: 11th century *Improved

agriculture techniques What were they?

*Population increase Why?

*New trade routes How/Why?

The Money Changer and his Wife

List of Factors that led to the Renaissance

*Ruins of the Roman Empire a reminder of Roman glory *Contact with Byzantine civilization through Crusades and

trade *Knowledge of Muslim achievements in science and

medicine *An artistic awakening *The study of classical Greek and Roman literature and life *Scholar’s search for new knowledge How would this change the focus of life for people? People became more secular. They became more interested

in worldy ideas and events, not just religious ones.

The Moors The Moors were Muslims who occupied

Spain during the Middle to the end of the Middle Ages.

The moors had a huge impact on Europe. Paper, science techniques, progress in astronomy, chemistry, physics, mathematics, & geography.How do you think this knowledge changed things for Europeans?

Contributions from the Arabs

Arabic was the most widely spoken language in the Muslim world.

From the 700s to the 1400s, scholars in Muslim lands preserved learning of the ancient world.

In the Middle East and in Spain, Muslim scholars translated some Greek writings into Arabic. When these Arabic translations were translated into Latin, western Europeans learned about ancient Greek thinkers.

WHY ITALY?

Florence, Milan, Naples, Rome, and Venice had

grown rich through trade and

industry.

Florence, ItalyIs considered the birthplace of the Renaissance.

Florence

• Its wealth & location attracted many artists, sculptors, writers, & architects.• On the banks of

the Arno River in central Italy.• Surrounded by

walls with towers for defense.

Intro. To Renaissance Video

Answer the questions while viewing the video: Why did the Renaissance begin in Italy? How did Muslim scholars influence the

Renaissance?

Start around 3 minutes & end at 8:20.

Intro. to Renaissance Video

Review (Exit Ticket)

What was the Renaissance? Why did the Renaissance begin in Italy? How did Muslim scholars influence the

Renaissance?

Enter answers at Polleverywhere or scrap pieces of paper to turn in.