The Rise of the Renaissance

The Renaissance was a period of “rebirth” in Europe from the 14th to the 17th century. Why do you think it might have been called a “rebirth”? What do you think was being “reborn”?

Bell Ringer

Western Europe emerged from the Middle Ages during an era known as the Renaissance

Which Italian city was the most important during the Renaissance, where wealth from trade sparked a cultural rebirth?<ul><li>A) Rome</li><li>B) Venice</li><li>C) Florence</li><li>D) Milan</li></ul>

Which wealthy family of bankers used their fortune to transform Florence into Italy’s most artistic city?<ul><li>A) The Borgia family</li><li>B) The Medici family</li><li>C) The Sforza family</li><li>D) The Gonzaga family</li></ul>

From 1337 to 1453, England and France engaged in a conflict known as the __________.

During the Hundred Years' War, __________ increased as people became more loyal to their king and nation than to their lord.

Closure Activity

The discovery of Chinese gunpowder led to the development of cannons that helped armies penetrate castles.a) True b) False

During the Hundred Years' War, new military weapons increased the power of feudal lords and knights.a) True b) False

■ Essential Question: –What was the Renaissance? –What factors led to the rise of the Renaissance?