Western Europe's Renaissance Beginnings
Grade 11th Grade · Social Studies · 60 min
What's Included
Learning Objective
I can analyze the factors that led to the transition from the Middle Ages to the Renaissance in Western Europe.
Warm-Up Video
Pike & Shot Channel · 11:57
The Renaissance Explained - What was the Renaissance?
Guided Notes
3 key concepts
- 1
The Renaissance was a period in Europe between 1300 and 1600 driven by man's search for meaning.
- 2
Italian humanists were unique because of their focus on the humanities, such as history, literature, and moral philosophy, and they believed antiquity was morally superior to their current times.
- 3
The rise of the middle class and the Great Plague led to increased individualism, and figures like the Medici family in Florence used art and scholarship to signal their legitimacy and compete with other city-states.
Practice Questions
12 questions · Multiple choice & Short answer
Exit Ticket
Quick comprehension check
“Describe three factors that contributed to the rise of the Renaissance in Western Europe, as discussed in the video.”
Complete Lesson Package
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